Breast Reduction (Female)

Many women who have large breasts find them very uncomfortable as they go about their daily lives. They often suffer from terrible back pain, pain in their shoulders and neck, and even wearing a bra can cause irritation as the straps dig into their skin. Large breasts may also prevent a woman performing normal daily activities such as exercising, and unusually large breasts can make a woman or a teenage girl feel extremely self-conscious.

Breast reduction or mammaplasty is an operation that removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts to reduce and reshape them. Afterwards, the breasts should have a more youthful shape and the discomfort of living with heavy breasts should disappear.

Breast reduction surgery is nearly always performed under a general anaesthetic. The operation normally takes between 2 and 4 hours and does not normally require an overnight stay. Some people may then be up and about in a day or two, but you shouldn’t plan on returning to (non-strenuous) work for around one to two weeks after surgery.

Private costs for a breast reduction can range from approximately £3,500 - £5,500.

Please note that all clinics offering cosmetic surgery should be registered with the Healthcare Commission, as they need to follow certain standards for the safe provision of cosmetic surgery and receive regular inspections to ensure that National Minimum Standards are met.

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