Breast Reduction Surgery Wollongong

When undergoing this procedure, here’s what you can expect:

• The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia
• The time as inpatient is an overnight stay
• Length of surgery is 3 – 4 hours
• Most patients are back to work in approximately 10 days with light exercise at 4 weeks and more high-intensity exercise at 6-8 weeks
• Final results are seen within 3 – 6 months, varying from one person to another

We see many patients who undergo a procedure to make their breasts smaller who are very glad they did it. They say their increased comfort and happiness in their day-to-day life is immense and they wish they had the surgery sooner!

They are carrying less weight, experiencing pain relief, fitting into their wardrobe better, being more active and their breasts have a more youthful, perky appearance.

It is, however, important to note that there are several factors that can affect the size and shape of breasts, even after undergoing a reduction mammoplasty. Elements such as gravity, aging, significant weight gain or loss, and breastfeeding can all have an effect.

At the Breast & Body Clinic, we use a vertical scar and anchor type scar techniques for moderate to significant reductions. A determined amount of fat will be removed from your breasts to decrease their size, with the necessary reshaping to create the look you desire.

If you have large breasts, breast reduction mammoplasty surgery in Wollongong can assist in the following areas:

• Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain
• Skin irritation under the breasts
• Nerve pain
• Restricted activity
• Poor self-image
• Difficulty fitting into clothing and bras

If you have large breasts and would like to discuss your options, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Breast & Body Clinic. We provide services from various locations across Canberra, Bella Vista and the Southern Highlands, such as:

• Potts Point
• Bella Vista
• Bowral

Call us on (02) 9819 7449 and start a conversation about your body.

Before you decide on a Breast Reduction Mammoplasty, there are some critical issues to keep in mind:

• We generally recommend waiting until breast development, childbirth and breastfeeding have stopped before undertaking reduction mammoplasty surgery
• Surgery can interfere with some diagnostic procedures
• Ability to breastfeed following breast surgery may be affected. Talk to your surgeon if you are planning to breastfeed a baby in the future
• Changes in the breasts during pregnancy, or significant weight loss or gain can alter the outcomes of previous breast reduction mammoplasty surgeries
• Breast and nipple piercings can cause an infection
• Smokers are at increased risk of complications. If you are serious about undergoing surgery, you should quit smoking

This surgery may be a good option for you if the following is true

For patients who match the following criteria the breast reduction mammoplasty procedure may be a great fit:

• You are physically healthy
• You have realistic expectations
• Your breasts are fully developed
• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large
• Your breasts limit your physical activity and exercise
• You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
• You have regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
• You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease
• Your breasts hang low and have stretched skin
• Your nipples rest below the breast crease when your breasts are unsupported
• You have enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin
• Remember that the shape and size of your breasts before surgery will influence the surgical procedure and the outcome.

In the past, most breast reductions mammoplasties were made using an inferior pedicle, which means that the blood supply to the nipple was kept from the bottom of the breast, therefore not allowing the surgeon to excise this redundant heavy part of the breast. These patients developed a very boxy appearance of the breasts and often experienced a recurrence with drooping and sagging returning.

The change to superior, superomedial or superolateral pedicles means that the blood supply is coming from the top of the medial or lateral aspects of the breast. This allows us to excise the heavy, redundant inferior part of the breast and tighten the skin envelope to prevent the recurrence of sagging or drooping.

There are three different methods that can be used to perform breast minimising surgery.

It’s important to note that the chosen method is dependent on varying factors some of which include the following:

1. 1. The patient’s breasts size
   2. Shape of the breast
   3. The amount of skin or tissue that will need to be removed
   4. The position of the patient’s nipples
   5. And the quality of the skin

Taking all of the above into consideration, one of the following methods will be selected:

1. 1. • Wise Pattern: The most common technique for moderate to substantial mammoplasties creates an anchor-shaped scar with an incision extending around the areola. The scar will then run vertically down to the fold of the breast and then across the natural curve. Excess skin, fat, and tissue are removed with the nipple then being moved to a higher position with sticking that reshapes the breast.
      • Vertical Scar: This technique has a vertical scar which is common in mild to moderate reductions mammoplasties.
      • Round Block or Bennelli: With two circular incisions of different sizes around the areola, skin and breast tissue is removed leaving one scar around the areola. It has been known to create a flat breast and is more suitable for small reductions mammoplasties.

No matter which option of the three above is chosen, nipples and areolas are never detached from their blood and nerve supply at any point.

It’s important to note that in cases where a significant reduction is taking place, the nipples can be removed entirely and repositioned. If this is the case, there will be no sensation in the nipple or ability to breastfeed post-surgery.

Having said that, to see how the procedure for making breasts smaller could help you, it’s best to schedule a free consultation with Dr Yunaev to get all your questions answered.

Breast and Body Clinic was created to better serve patients by Dr. Yunaev, who received his accreditation through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

• General surgery
• Specialist training in Breast Surgery
• A further four years of Aesthetic Surgery training
• Over ten years’ surgical experience

Dr. Yunaev gives exceptional attention to detail and prides himself on a high-quality and caring patient experience. At Breast & Body Clinic we guarantee:

• The focus is on personalised care, as we know cosmetic surgery is not a one size fits all approach
• A focus on the quality of care and providing natural-looking results
• Flexible payment options
• A licensed clinic and surgery in an accredited hospital to ensure safety levels are as high as possible