Breast Reduction in Brisbane, Queensland

It is not uncommon for women with large, heavy breasts to experience physical discomfort as well as emotional distress. Often, women with larger breasts can gain relief from these symptoms after undergoing breast reduction surgery.  Breast reduction surgery, offered at our practice in Brisbane, Queensland is a procedure commonly sought by women with large breasts who want to reduce back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as rashes and other discomfort associated with large, heavy breasts. A breast reduction may also reduce self-consciousness and increase self-esteem for many patients. Men who are experiencing increased breast growth may wish to learn more about gynecomastia treatment.

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Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery may be performed at Brisbane Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in one of two ways. For patients interested in going down a single cup size, liposuction may be beneficial. However, the viability of this approach is dependent upon the patient's skin elasticity, which is the ability of the skin to retract to the proper size after the procedure. The other method, performed under general anaesthesia, involves removing excess fat, tissue, and skin through excision. The remaining tissue can then be sculpted to the desired shape and size. All stitches are internal, so they will not need to be removed after surgery.

Risks

There are risks involved in any surgical procedure, including a negative response to the general anaesthesia, severe bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, and scarring. Risks that are specific to breast reduction surgery include loss of sensation to the breast skin or nipple, asymmetry, and bottoming out of the breast. Patients can rest assured, however, that Dr. Richardson is a highly trained surgeon with an impressive safety record. He strives to ensure that his patients receive the best possible outcome.

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After Breast Reduction Surgery

After breast reduction surgery, our nurse contacts the patient daily to ensure a smooth recovery. We also schedule post-operative visits at regular intervals after breast reduction surgery at our Queensland practice (each post-operative visit’s cost is included in the original surgery fee). To ensure proper support and healing, a crop-top is provided for patients to wear during the first six weeks following surgery. It is also recommended that patients avoid driving for two weeks and refrain from rigorous exercise for at least six weeks after surgery.

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Learn More about Breast Reduction and Gynecomastia Treatment in Brisbane, Queensland

If you are interested in learning more about how breast reduction at our practice in Brisbane, Queensland could help you live a more carefree lifestyle, contact Dr. Philip Richardson today. We have helped many people with overly large breasts enjoy improved health and happiness.

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