Breast Reduction Surgery Glasgow

Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reductions involve removing part of the breast tissue to reduce the volume, reshaping the whole breast mound and tighten the surrounding skin to give a naturally youthful, lifted appearance

During your initial consultation we will talk through exactly what you are looking to achieve and the volume reduction you are seeking. Any desired changes in shape and position will also be discussed.

Most people are looking for moderate reductions that are combined with a breast lift to give a more youthful appearance. People with very large breasts also get symptoms such as back, shoulder or neck pain, which tend to improve after surgery.

Techniques

There are a whole variety of techniques depending on your shape, what you are looking for and the scars you are prepared to accept to achieve this.

Most people do best with procedures that involve a scar around the areola, a vertical scar from the areola down to the crease below the breast and a further scar within the crease. Most of the scars are therefore hidden fairly well and settle with time. I don’t use surgical drains in my patients.

Most patients feel up to going home the same day and prefer this to staying in hospital overnight, but you have the option of staying overnight if you live alone, live far away or would just rather stay overnight. You can get in the shower to wash as soon as you like, but should avoid soaking your scars in water for prolonged periods during the first 2 weeks such as deep baths or swimming.

Most of the swelling and discomfort usually settles within 2-3 weeks, though it can take a few months to settle completely. The scars usually improve considerably over the first 3 months, but will take a year to settle completely.

We will arrange a wound check one week after your procedure and follow up in the clinic at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.

Breast reduction procedures are highly successful with excellent outcomes that make for very happy patients.

Key Facts

Type of anaesthetic

general anaesthetic

Duration of procedure

2-3 hours

Hospital stay

day case or overnight

Pain killers

paracetamol and ibuprofen

Dressings

skin glue and paper tape

Up and about

immediately

Bruising/swelling

2-3 weeks

Back to work

1-2 weeks (depending on occupation)

Washing

shower and shallow baths immediately

Driving

2-3 hours

Exercise

3-4 weeks

Smoking

all patients are advised to stop smoking 2-3 weeks before surgery and continue this for 3-4 weeks afterwards

Follow up appointments

wound check at 1 week, clinic 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Tips/advice

buy some dark coloured, elasticated sports bras without underwires to wear after your operation and provide some comfortable support

Why Choose Us?

We recognise that the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can be daunting. We also recognise that there is a lot of information, and misinformation, on the internet – often tainted by commercial bias, trying to persuade you to make a snap decision to jump in to surgery.

In our clinic, we take a different approach. Our staff understand the thought process and emotional challenges you face when contemplating cosmetic surgery and want to help you by providing accurate, unbiased information to guide you through your decision making process.

Should you chose to have breast surgery with our clinic, you can be guaranteed that your procedure will be carried out not only by a consultant plastic surgeon, but a plastic surgeon who’s NHS practice is dedicated to breast surgery and breast reconstruction. That’s right. Breast surgery is what he does all day, every day. We believe that by having super specialists carry out each procedure in our clinic, we can achieve the best possible results in the safest possible way, giving you the best possible chance of a successful outcome.

MEET THE SURGEON

Russell Bramhall is a consultant plastic surgeon. Formerly of London's Harley street, he works as an NHS consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he specialises in breast reconstruction for cancer patients. In his private practice, Russell’s main interest is in breast surgery. Read More

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Breast Reduction Surgery