breast surgery
BREAST IMPLANTS - AUGMENTATION
Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. Surgery is performed by inserting an implant beneath the breast to make it look larger.
Main points of surgery:
- 2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay day case or 1 night
- Home with dressings for 7 days
- Sports/support bra for 6 weeks
- Time off work 1-2 weeks
- Resume normal activities 6 weeks
BREAST UPLIFT - MASTOPEXY
Mastopexy surgery, commonly known as a breast uplift, is an operation to remove extra loose skin from the breasts, to lift and reshape them and to make them look more youthful.
Main points of surgery:
- 1.5 - 2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay - day case or 1 night
- Home with dressings for 7 days
- Sports/support bra for 6 weeks
- Time off work 1-2 weeks
- Resume normal activities after 6 weeks
BREAST REDUCTION
Large breasts may cause problems at all ages and these are mainly backache, neck pain, grooves in the shoulders from bra straps, rashes under the breasts and the feeling of self consciousness.
Breast reduction surgery is an operation to make the breasts smaller by taking away fat, breast tissue and skin. The nipples are lifted and the breasts are reshaped to form smaller breasts.
Main points of surgery:
- 3 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay 1-2 nights
- Home with dressings for 7 days
- Sports/support bra for 6 weeks
- Time off work 2-3 weeks
- Resume normal activities at 6 weeks
MALE BREAST REDUCTION - GYNAECOMASTIA
Gynecomastia is a medical term meaning male breast enlargement. In the majority of cases there is no known cause and it is a common condition. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast reduction surgery can be helpful.
Main points of surgery:
- 2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay day case or 1 night
- Home with dressings for 7 days
- Elastic support for 4-6 weeks
- Time off work 1-2 weeks
- Resume normal activities 6 weeks