What Are The Benefits of Breast Reductions?

Having breast reduction surgery in Manchester can have a positive influence on a person's confidence. In terms of practicality, breast reduction surgery can help to reduce pain in the shoulders, neck and back, as the weight can be reduced. Another benefit is that when the size of the breast is reduced, the occurrence of chafing, rashes and infections are less common. Exercise is also easier and more comfortable when the size of the breast is smaller. Finding clothes that fit comfortably is also more simple.

What Is The Breast Reduction Surgery Success Rate?

A breast reduction in Manchester can give both functional and aesthetic improvements that can often improve the quality of life. It is rare for patients to be unhappy with surgical outcomes and although there are complications that can occur these are very rare in Mr Ross’s practice. Mr Ross has a less than 1% complication/revision rate for breast reduction and patients regularly complete online reviews regarding the successful outcomes of their breast reduction procedure in Manchester. There are many examples of Mr Ross’s outcomes within the case studies. When looking at these examples it is important to look at preoperative pictures that are similar to yourself of what can be achieved.

Will My Breasts Grow Back After A Breast Reduction?

Although it is possible for breasts to grow back after a breast reduction this is very unusual. There are certain medications that can lead to an increase in breast tissue. By far the commonest reason for an increase in breast size following breast reduction is pregnancy and weight gain. For patients who have not completed their family, it is important to consider the pros and cons of proceeding with a breast reduction as the chances of breastfeeding are likely to be reduced slightly by surgery. Mr Ross uses a superiorly based pedicle for the majority of his breast reduction surgeries in Manchester and as such, it would be possible to further reduce the breasts should this occur. Patients are advised to be at their ideal weight prior to surgery and be weight stable. If they have not completed their family to consider the pros and cons before proceeding.

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An Introduction To Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery, also commonly referred to as a reduction mammoplasty, is an operation for women who wish to reduce the size and weight of their breasts by removing fat, breast tissue, excess skin, and, in some cases, nipple replacements. Breast reduction procedures are suited for those who may suffer from back pain or wish to reduce the size of their breasts significantly.

If a person is unhappy with the shape or weight of their breasts, either for cosmetic or practical reasons, having breast reduction surgery in Manchester can be transformative. Reduction mammoplasty is a common procedure that is conducted to reduce the size of the breasts by a significant amount. It can consist of a range of procedures that you would find with a mammoplasty, such as a breast lift, excess skin removal, and so forth.

The additional procedures we would include for your breast reduction are entirely dependent on what your surgeon suggests, your desired results, and the scale of the breast reduction. This almost always involves removing excess fat, tissue, and skin from the breasts to create a proportionate bust. Often both the skin and the breast tissue need to be both lifted and reduced.

What To Expect During Your Breast Reduction Surgery Consultation in Manchester

The success of the breast reduction surgery consultation in Manchester with Gary Ross depends on your openness and honesty about what troubles you and your expectations of surgery. We want to ensure the best understanding so we can not only make you feel comfortable with your decision but also so we can better create a unique plan for surgery that delivers the best results possible.

We understand that you will have many questions for us, and they are more than welcome, but you will also be asked questions about your health, diet, and lifestyle to help us determine your breast reduction weight requirements and whether a breast reduction surgery is something that is best suited for your case or if it’s more the case of a breast liposuction or breast lift. Different operations can be tailored to your needs, and the potential outcomes and the risks and complications will be discussed with you during your consultation with one of our breast reduction surgeons.

Honesty is the best policy, so we are not afraid to share the realities of this procedure and what you should expect to see based on your unique case. It can happen where a client might want a specific shape and size, but based on scans, health checkups, and so forth they may only be safely eligible for an alternative. It’s important that we are completely transparent with our clients at all times.

Here at Gary Ross, we hope you leave our consultation informed, relaxed, and happy with the discussion during our consultation.

Preparing For Reduction Mammoplasty in Manchester

To ensure that the surgery can go forward but also as smoothly as possible, we ask all of our patients beforehand to adhere to a few lifestyle changes. As patient safety is our number one priority, we strongly encourage you to follow these pre-surgery instructions.

Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications, and any other medications that your surgeon isn’t aware of already.

Stop smoking and vaping.
You may be asked to have a physical examination.
Maintain a healthy diet.

As for a breast reduction in Manchester, general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation is given; therefore, your surgeon will advise you on both the risks and preparations based on how long you will be under anaesthesia.

The Breast Reduction Surgery

Reduction mammoplasty often takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on what is needed, such as nipple realignment and so forth. Breast reduction surgery normally involves one of two placements of an incision around the areola; these incision styles are called the lollipop incision and the keyhole incision, depending on the unique case, in which the incision is made. Occasionally an incision is required along the breast crease also. If you have extremely large breasts, the nipple and areola may need to be removed completely and repositioned to a higher position, also known as nipple correction. In this case, you may feel a sensation post-operation and it can take longer to heal.

The breast fat and tissue are removed, and the breast is reshaped to how you desire and agreed during your consultation. The skin is then draped over the new breast, and the incisions are then closed with dissolvable stitches.

Often liposuction is performed as part of the breast reduction surgery to reduce certain areas of the breast in order to give an improved contour and ensure they are perfectly symmetrical. With every breast reduction surgery in Manchester, to give our patients their desired shape, we include a breast lift, also known as a mastopexy.

Recovery From Breast Reduction Surgery in Manchester

You will usually return to the ward within an hour following the breast reduction surgery in Manchester. As you recover from general anaesthesia, we will encourage our patients to take it very easy. Gauze or elastic bandages will be applied to your injuries, and a support bra will be worn to help keep them in their reconstructed position and help minimise any swelling. We recommend this bra be worn continuously for 4 to 6 weeks, but this will be advised by your practitioner.

Depending on any complications that occur, you may be able to go home the next day, but to adhere to our code of patient safety, we will only allow patients to leave once someone they trust comes to pick them up following the surgery. To ensure the new breast placement is protected, we advise that you get a trusted family member, friend, or partner to look after you; therefore, no heavy lifting or extreme movements for a week. You will be able to resume light exercises after a week and normal exercise by 2-3 weeks, but reduction mammoplasty recovery time can vary depending on each patient.

Breast Reduction Results

The pictures (1-4) shows a patient who underwent a breast reduction / mastopexy, showing the appearance at a week, at 6 weeks and at 2 years. Bruising and swelling is often apparent through the initial weeks and redness and discharge are not unusual. It can take many months to years for the scars to fade.

Breast Reduction Surgery Risks And Complications

The vast majority of patients are left happy with the procedure, but it’s important to be aware of the reduction of mammoplasty risks. Common side effects post-surgery include changes in sensation, bruising, and swelling; a slight wound oozing; and there is often a slight difference between the two sides, which is very normal and already informed by your surgeon. Uncommon early complications include infection, hematoma, delayed healing, seroma formation, and thickened scars.

Common Temporary Complications

Changes in nipple sensitivity.
Tingly sensations, especially after nipple correction.
Bruising.
Swelling, which may lead to an uneven appearance in size.

Uncommon Complications

Nipple necrosis
General anaesthesia
Permanent numbness in the breast and nipple.
Breasts grow back to their original size or significantly.

Nipple Necrosis

In a very rare case, a patient may experience nipple necrosis, which is the complete loss of the nipple, which would be amended with a second surgery such as a nipple graft.

Anaesthesia

During any surgery that involves the use of general anaesthesia and similar sedatives, there are respiratory, cardiac, and deep vein thrombosis risks, but this is uncommon.

Breasts Growing Back

It’s important to note that the only extreme lifestyle changes that could revert your breasts to a much larger size again would be if you became pregnant or had significant weight gain.

If you have any concerns, you must contact your breast reduction surgeon in Manchester.

Why Choose Gary Ross MBChB, MD, FRCS, (Plast) For Your Breast Reduction in Manchester?

Gary Ross is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS); British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Association of Breast Surgeons (ABS), British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) and is a fully accredited plastic surgeon on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for plastic surgery. Gary Ross is a highly experienced Breast Reduction surgeon in Manchester, so you will be in the safest environment possible for your procedure.

Mammograms And Screening

You need to be aware that 1 in 10 women do develop breast cancer, and if you find a discrete lump, you should consult your GP. However, there has also been research to indicate that breast reduction surgery can lower your risk of breast cancer. Regardless if you find a lump or you are at an age to enter a breast screening program, you may be offered a mammogram. You need to tell the mammography service that you have had a breast reduction, although it will not change your management. that you have had a breast reduction although it will not change your management.

Are There Any Alternatives To Breast Reduction

The only alternative surgical technique to breast reduction surgery as described above is to perform breast liposuction only to the breast. Very occasionally this may reduce the breast enough that patients are happy with the outcome. Liposuction does not lift the nipple and does not alter the shape and patients need to discuss the pros and cons of this before considering it as an option.

Breast Reduction FAQ's

What is the cost of reduction mammoplasty?

As each mammoplasty inquiry and consultation goes differently, it’s hard to share a figure until we get to understand what additional procedures are needed, how significant the reduction is and any potential complications we need to be aware of. Therefore, we would recommend that you come in for a consultation; this not only provides you with insight from the best plastic surgeons in Manchester but also allows us to give a more accurate figure. It is important to note that most additional procedures come at no extra cost as they are essential to delivering the perfect results; this is just in case you want fat transfers and so forth.

Why should I choose private breast reduction surgeons?

While we understand that NHS is a viable option for individuals who are struggling with back pain, there are so many pros to choosing private for your reduction mammoplasty, such as. Shorter waiting times so you can in and out of a consultation with us within the week and have your appointment scheduled in the diary ready. Not only that but here at Gary Ross, he is recognised by the RCS and is a trusted surgeon renowned for his work and once worked as an NHS consultant at Christie's. Gary Ross and his team are also members of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetics Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Association of Breast Surgeons (ABS), and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO). With a long list of skills and experience, you can rest assured that Gary Ross will listen, understand, and deliver the results you have discussed during your consultation.

What are the main mammoplasty complications?

With every surgery, there are risks to be made well aware of and while most of these risks are either rare or uncommon, it’s still important that patients are educated on the potential. These complications occur post-operation, so issues such as infection, healing problems, and scars are the most common types of problems, but that doesn't mean these will happen to you. We keep our patients post-operation until we are happy to send them home; however, things can happen where complications arise; therefore, following all of our recommendations, such as not lifting your arms and keeping the bra on for a period of time will ensure there are no complications within these areas. Less common complications can be your breasts growing back, which will only happen alongside extreme weight gain. Additionally, there is nipple necrosis and permanent numbness.

When should you get a breast reduction?

The best time to have breast reduction surgery in Manchester is when you have completed your family and you have reached a weight that you will maintain. Childbirth and weight loss or gain will have an impact on your breasts in terms of shape and size, so waiting until your body will not be experiencing significant changes is important. With time, breast tissue continues to age. It may be that further surgery to tighten the skin is required at a later date. With weight fluctuations, the breasts can increase and decrease in size and the results can change with time. It is very rare for breasts to increase to a size where one would need a further reduction, although this cannot be 100% guaranteed.

Do breast reductions affect breastfeeding down the line?

It’s a common concern from our patients regarding the ability to breastfeed after breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery. As dependent on both the nipple incision method, the complete nipple removal, how much breast tissue and fat needs to be removed will have their own influences on milk production. For example, in cases where the nipple is removed and then reattached, this can in effect cause you to produce less milk than you would have without the procedure. Over time, milk ducts can grow back and form new pathways for the milk. If this is a cause of concern, our highly skilled surgeons can go into more detail with you in the consultation so you are well informed of the unique effects of breastfeeding your procedure might have. It’s also important to note that a change in breast size will also occur if you are planning on pregnancy post-breast reduction surgery in Manchester.

How long do breast reductions take to heal?

While this might be dependent on your body’s unique pace to heal itself and the extent of the breast reduction, however, recovery as a whole can take any time between 2 to 6 weeks to be fully recovered. While we advise all of our patients to wear a protective bra between 4 and 6 weeks post-operation, we would recommend that our patients take it easy during this time frame and follow all of our recovery steps to ensure no complications during the healing process. If you would like to enquire with your doctor regarding activities post-operation, we encourage you to contact us, and we will be happy to advise. Check out our case studies to see breast reduction procedures and healed.

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