Breast Reduction

This operation involves the removal of breast tissue and usually some breast skin. The reduction in breast volume will result in smaller, lighter breasts and may lead to improvement in posture and relief of back, neck and shoulder strap pain. The procedure can also reduce the risk of rashes which form under the breasts (intertrigo).

The reduction in breast size and weight can result in a new lease of life allowing greater unrestricted activity. The procedure can also produce an uplift of the breasts so correcting any downward pointing of the nipples. The above all help to increase self confidence and self esteem.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I decide on the size of my new breasts?

  Dr Belt will discuss the ideal size you want to be during your two pre-operative visits. No guarantee of a specific cup size is made, as this is a relatively unscientific measurement. Different bra manufacturers can differ in the cup size by up to two breast sizes.
  
  Your ideal size is influenced by your wishes, height, weight and body shape. The best results are obtained when you are as close to your ideal body weight as possible before the operation. Weight gain or loss after the surgery can affect the quality of the result.
  

• What are the potential risks?

  The risks will be discussed with you in detail before you consent to the operation. The risks can be broken down into general risks associated with any operation, and those specific to breast reduction.
  
  General operative risks include anaesthetic complications, bruising, bleeding, infection, wound breakdown and abnormal scarring.
  
  Specific complications include: changes in sensation of the nipple and breast skin, asymmetry, bottoming out of the breast with time, interference with breast feeding, skin, fat or nipple necrosis (loss), and continued back, neck, shoulder and breast pain.
  

• What costs are involved?

  • Dr Belt’s surgical fee
  • Assistant’s fee
  • Theatre fee / day bed, and overnight bed if not a day case
  • Specialist anaesthetists fee
  • Costs of sports bra / crop top 

  Rebates are available through both Medicare and Private Health Funds.
  
  Please contact Dr. Belt’s rooms and his staff can answer any questions you may have. A personalised quote and information can be sent to you regarding your procedure.

• What happens after the operation?

  Most people will stay in a hospital overnight. A drain is usually inserted into each side. You may leave hospital with the drains still in place. You will be given a prescription for strong painkillers upon discharge from the hospital. You will be advised to wear a crop top for the first six weeks (day and night). I recommend that you plan a very quiet week immediately after your surgery and avoid driving for 2 weeks and vigorous exercise for 6 weeks.
  
  The stitches are dissolvable and therefore don’t need removing. You will be seen regularly after the operation at one week, two weeks, six weeks and six and 12 months.
  

Breast Reduction Cases

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  • Unilateral Breast Reduction Post Mastectomy

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  • Bilateral Breast Reduction & Correction of Inverted Nipples

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  • Bilateral Breast Reduction Superomedial Pedicle
  • Patient had 483 grams of tissue removed from the left side
  • Patient had 611 grams of tissue removed from the right side
  • Patient went from cup size 10JJ to 10E
  
  
  

• Case 26

  • Bilateral Breast Reduction performed using Superomedial Pedicle Wise Pattern technique
  • Left Breast: 544 grams removed
  • Right Breast: 626 grams removed

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• Case 29

  • Patient went from F-cup to DD-cup
  • 150grams removed from left hand side
  • 320grams removed from right hand side