Breast Reduction

Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery frequently are seeking relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive weight of large breasts. Breast reduction usually can solve these problems as well as improve the size and shape of your breasts. Following breast reduction, your breasts will be more proportional to the rest of your body, and clothes will fit you better.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame
• Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward
• One breast is much larger than the other 
• Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts 
• Skin irritation beneath your breasts 
• Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps 
• Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts 
• Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts

Breast reduction often makes a dramatic change in your appearance. For this reason, it may take some time to adjust to your new body image. Most women, however, eventually become comfortable with their smaller breasts and feel very pleased with the results of surgery.

Planning your surgery……….

Breast reduction is a very individualised procedure. At your initial consultation, the surgeon will examine your breasts and will discuss your goals for the surgery. He will consider such factors as the size and shape of your breasts, the quality of your skin and the placement of your nipples and areolas (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipples).

Your surgeon will discuss your medical history and will check for medical conditions that could cause problems during or after surgery. He will explain the techniques and anaesthesia and any risks involved, and will answer any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results.

For surgery in Cyprus, you need to stay for a minimum of 10 days, which includes a 1 or 2 night stay in the clinic and gives time for your recovery and primary post-operative care before returning home.

Getting back to normal……..

There isn't usually significant discomfort after surgery and you should be up and about in a day, but plan on taking it easy at first. Your surgeon will give you more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities but above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing. Most patients can resume work about 2 weeks after surgery.

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