BREAST SURGERY
Breast Reduction Surgery
About Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery is designed to relieve the physical discomfort and restrictions that result from the weight of very large breasts. Heavy breasts can cause back, neck and shoulder pain.
They can create skin irritation beneath the breasts, indentations in the shoulders from tight bra straps, restriction of physical activity and patients often report self-consciousness.
The breast reduction procedure removes excess breast tissue and skin, making the breasts smaller and firmer. The areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced and repositioned.
Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but A/Prof Shayan usually recommends waiting until breast development has stopped.
Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts.
Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast reduction before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with A/Prof Shayan.
Breast reduction surgery is performed by A/Prof Shayan in Melbourne as an inpatient procedure, under general anaesthetic.
Your Consultation
Initial consultation:
Breast reduction surgery patients first meet A/Prof Shayan where you will discuss the procedure in detail, technique to be used and recovery time. Photos will be taken. You will receive information about the surgery itself, the surgeon who will perform the surgery and costs.
Once you have had time to review all the information from the first consultation and you want to progress with your surgical journey you will meet A/Prof Shayan again for a further consultation.
You will also meet with the Patient Advisor and Practice Nurse to discuss surgical documentation and pre and post-operative care instructions.
7 days after this consultation your surgery dates can be booked and payments made.
Breast Reduction Cost
Please note that procedure costs provided are indicative only – intended to give patients a realistic estimate of associated costs. Actual costs may vary depending on individual patient circumstances. In some cases Medicare or health fund rebates may apply.
Prospective patients often wish to see photos of people who have previously had this surgery. We don’t share these images on the website as we respect our patients privacy, however they are available during a consultation.
Cosmetic Surgery is real surgery and requires a general anaesthetic, both carry risks. All surgery has a post operative recovery time and this will be discussed in detail at your consultation, your type of work or personal responsibilities / support available and your health history as well as the surgery itself will dictate how long the recovery will be. All surgery carries risks, complications are not common but they can occur and these will be discussed at your consultations.
Our Breast Reduction
Plastic Surgeon
Melbourne-based plastic surgeon A/Prof Shayan is a specialist plastic surgeon performing a comprehensive range of breast surgical procedures. Breast reduction is a very commonly performed procedure and many patients describe it as life changing.
Why Choose Brighton Plastic Surgery?
FRACS Surgeons
30+ years’ Experience
Honesty & Integrity
Post-operative Support
