Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The remaining breast
tissue is lifted and reshaped to create a smaller, better lifted breast.
The nipples are lifted, and the areolae can be reduced in size.

Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin. The remaining breast
tissue is lifted and reshaped to create a smaller, better lifted breast.
The nipples are lifted, and the areolae can be reduced in size.

Potential benefits from breast reduction surgery include:
· Feeling the breasts are more proportional to the rest of the body
· Reduced neck, back and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts
· Improved / straightened posture
· Improved movement and comfort with exercise
· Improved skin health beneath the breasts
· Feeling clothes fit better

Potential benefits from breast reduction surgery include:
· Feeling the breasts are more proportional to the rest of the body
· Reduced neck, back and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts
· Improved / straightened posture
· Improved movement and comfort with exercise
· Improved skin health beneath the breasts
· Feeling clothes fit better

This depends on your preference and your anatomy.

To get an understanding of what you would like, we ask you what your current cup size is and what cup size you would like to be after surgery.

We then use this information and assess your anatomy to plan the surgery, taking into account your proportions.

This depends on your preference and your anatomy.

To get an understanding of what you would like, we ask you what your current cup size is and what cup size you would like to be after surgery.

We then use this information and assess your anatomy to plan the surgery, taking into account your proportions.

A breast reduction scar is the shape of a lollipop – a line around the areola/nipple and a vertical line from the bottom of the areola down toward the crease under the breast.

A larger breast reduction will require an anchor-type scar. This is the same as a lollipop scar, but with an additional horizontal line in the breast crease.

These scars usually heal well and fade to a pale, fine line over one to two years.

A breast reduction scar is the shape of a lollipop – a line around the areola/nipple and a vertical line from the bottom of the areola down toward the crease under the breast.

A larger breast reduction will require an anchor-type scar. This is the same as a lollipop scar, but with an additional horizontal line in the breast crease.

These scars usually heal well and fade to a pale, fine line over one to two years.

Mammoplasty (breast reduction) involves lifting the remaining breast tissue, so no additional breast lifting procedure is needed.

This surgery is therefore also colloquially referred to as a ‘boob reduction and uplift’.

Mammoplasty (breast reduction) involves lifting the remaining breast tissue, so no additional breast lifting procedure is needed.

This surgery is therefore also colloquially referred to as a ‘boob reduction and uplift’.

Breast reduction surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic in a day hospital. You can leave the hospital if you are feeling well after a couple of hours of post-operative observation.

The first few days
The chest is most sore in the first few days after surgery and managed with pain relief tablets. While some people manage at home without any trouble, others find it more comfortable to have help from family or friends for a few days.

After a week
Our surgical nurse will review you 5 to 7 days after your surgery to see how you are recovering. They will check on your incisions and healing, provide tape and scar gel, and information on how to take care of your incisions to minimise scarring. All stitches used in the surgery are dissolvable.

Most people return to work 1 week after surgery. However, if high levels of physical activity or lifting are involved, you may not be able to resume these activities for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.

We recommend avoiding underwire bras, activities that bounce the breasts (such as jogging and aerobics), as well as pools and spas for the first month to ensure optimal healing. We will provide you with two post-operative bras and our nurse will give tailored advice about how to resume your normal level of exercise and activity.

After a month
There is swelling in the first few weeks as the tissues heal; this settles gradually and is usually minimal by about 1 month after surgery. The size of the breasts at 1 month after surgery is what they will be long term. The breasts continue to soften in the first 2 to 3 months after surgery.

Breast reduction surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic in a day hospital. You can leave the hospital if you are feeling well after a couple of hours of post-operative observation.

The first few days
The chest is most sore in the first few days after surgery and managed with pain relief tablets. While some people manage at home without any trouble, others find it more comfortable to have help from family or friends for a few days.

After a week
Our surgical nurse will review you 5 to 7 days after your surgery to see how you are recovering. They will check on your incisions and healing, provide tape and scar gel, and information on how to take care of your incisions to minimise scarring. All stitches used in the surgery are dissolvable.

Most people return to work 1 week after surgery. However, if high levels of physical activity or lifting are involved, you may not be able to resume these activities for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.

We recommend avoiding underwire bras, activities that bounce the breasts (such as jogging and aerobics), as well as pools and spas for the first month to ensure optimal healing. We will provide you with two post-operative bras and our nurse will give tailored advice about how to resume your normal level of exercise and activity.

After a month
There is swelling in the first few weeks as the tissues heal; this settles gradually and is usually minimal by about 1 month after surgery. The size of the breasts at 1 month after surgery is what they will be long term. The breasts continue to soften in the first 2 to 3 months after surgery.

Breast reduction surgery can reduce the ability to breastfeed, so this should be considered if
children are planned.

Breast reduction surgery can reduce the ability to breastfeed, so this should be considered if
children are planned.

Different amounts of breast tissue can be removed from each side during a breast reduction to try and balance a difference in breast size or nipple position.

We will assess your individual anatomy during your consultation and explore what options might be suitable for you.

Different amounts of breast tissue can be removed from each side during a breast reduction to try and balance a difference in breast size or nipple position.

We will assess your individual anatomy during your consultation and explore what options might be suitable for you.

Yes; if enlarged, the areolae are usually reduced to be proportional with the reduced breast size.

When you attend your consultation and we assess your anatomy, we can explore your options with you.

Yes; if enlarged, the areolae are usually reduced to be proportional with the reduced breast size.

When you attend your consultation and we assess your anatomy, we can explore your options with you.

Depending on your anatomy, liposuction is sometimes a better surgery for size reduction than excision. This is usually in older women where there is a higher proportion of fat in the breast compared to glandular tissue. A reduction of one cup size can usually be achieved with liposuction.

If this is a more appropriate surgical option for you, we will explore this with you during your
consultation.

Depending on your anatomy, liposuction is sometimes a better surgery for size reduction than excision. This is usually in older women where there is a higher proportion of fat in the breast compared to glandular tissue. A reduction of one cup size can usually be achieved with liposuction.

If this is a more appropriate surgical option for you, we will explore this with you during your
consultation.

Making the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a serious one, and patients considering a procedure should also keep in mind that they need time to recover, they will need support, and possibly time off work. They may also need other therapies such as massage and compression garments.

During your consultation we will discuss the range of options available to you and recommend treatments that have the best chance of achieving your desired goals. Part of this conversation will cover, in more detail, the types of complications and risks that apply to your specific circumstances.

In general, the risks and complications of surgery are:
• disappointing aesthetic outcome
• infection
• bleeding
• scarring
• significant asymmetry (a large difference between sides)
• pain
• change in skin sensation (eg. numbness)
• allergic reaction
• anaesthetic complications
• prolonged recovery and wound healing
• collections of fluid

All of these may result in the need for further treatment or surgery.

Making the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a serious one, and patients considering a procedure should also keep in mind that they need time to recover, they will need support, and possibly time off work. They may also need other therapies such as massage and compression garments.

During your consultation we will discuss the range of options available to you and recommend treatments that have the best chance of achieving your desired goals. Part of this conversation will cover, in more detail, the types of complications and risks that apply to your specific circumstances.

In general, the risks and complications of surgery are:
• disappointing aesthetic outcome
• infection
• bleeding
• scarring
• significant asymmetry (a large difference between sides)
• pain
• change in skin sensation (eg. numbness)
• allergic reaction
• anaesthetic complications
• prolonged recovery and wound healing
• collections of fluid

All of these may result in the need for further treatment or surgery.

At The Doctors’ Studio, we strive to provide the highest standard of care for all our patients.

Despite this, there are always risks with any medical procedure and occasionally further surgery is required.

Our breast surgery warranty covers the following complications if they occur within 12 months of surgery:
– Bleeding or haematoma (a collection of blood)
– Infection requiring surgery
– Seroma (a collection of fluid)
– Significant asymmetry of breasts

In the event that one of the listed complications arise, the warranty covers the surgical fee, anaesthetist fee, hospital fee, and implant cost (if applicable).

The cost of the optional warranty is $700.

We will provide more information to you when we provide a fee estimate for your procedure

At The Doctors’ Studio, we strive to provide the highest standard of care for all our patients.

Despite this, there are always risks with any medical procedure and occasionally further surgery is required.

Our breast surgery warranty covers the following complications if they occur within 12 months of surgery:
– Bleeding or haematoma (a collection of blood)
– Infection requiring surgery
– Seroma (a collection of fluid)
– Significant asymmetry of breasts

In the event that one of the listed complications arise, the warranty covers the surgical fee, anaesthetist fee, hospital fee, and implant cost (if applicable).

The cost of the optional warranty is $700.

We will provide more information to you when we provide a fee estimate for your procedure

For some women, there may be a Medicare rebate applicable. This can be determined during your consultation

For some women, there may be a Medicare rebate applicable. This can be determined during your consultation