Breast Reduction / Uplift
A breast reduction or uplift is a surgical procedure designed to achieve the desired change in breast appearance. The success of this procedure depends greatly on the communication and relationship between the patient and the surgeon. It’s important to have a mutual understanding of the final desired look in terms of shape, volume, and cleavage.
For many individuals, especially those with very large breasts, a breast reduction can lead to significant improvements in both function and quality of life. The primary difference between a breast reduction and a breast uplift is that in a reduction, breast tissue is removed to achieve the final outcome. Both procedures will result in a lifted breast appearance, providing a fuller cleavage. Depending on the outcome desired, different types of incisions may be necessary, and in the case of larger reductions or lifts, the scars can be more noticeable, but Dr. Mahmoud Abu Dakka aims to make them as discreet as possible.
BREAST REDUCTION:
In addition to reducing the size and weight of the breast, this surgery also improves the shape and droop. For patients who suffer from various physical symptoms associated with having large breasts such as backache and neck pains, the relief following surgery is often immediate.
Operation time: 3 hrs
Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia
Nights in hospital: 1
Risks: common bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, uncommon infection, bad scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, nipple areola loss, fat necrosis, delayed wound healing
Pain and discomfort: 3 - 7 days
Follow-up after surgery: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 months
Time off work: 1 - 2 weeks
Sports: 2 weeks - walking 4 weeks - fast walking 6 weeks - everything
Result: 12 weeks until final result scars continue to improve over 12 months