Breast Reduction Cambridge

For women with large breasts, breast reduction surgery can greatly improve their quality of life.

Heavy breasts often lead to a number of issues which include back and neck pain, which can worsen as the person grows older. There is also the psychological impact to take into account. Large breasts can cause a person to have issues with self-confidence in their appearance; especially when it is difficult to find clothes and bras in the correct size and if their large breasts attract unwanted attention.

At his Cambridge clinic, Dr Abood will see you before your planned surgery and all aftercare will also be carried out there. If only a small reduction is needed this can be carried out in one of the operating theatres in the clinic however if more significant amounts of tissue are to be removed this will be done in one of the CQC regulated hospitals that Dr Abood works at.

During the procedure excess tissue and skin is removed from the breasts, making them smaller in size, lighter in weight and altogether more comfortable.The nipples are also reduced in size and lifted to a higher position on the breasts. Breast reduction surgery has the added benefit of improving the shape of the breasts, making them more symmetrical and youthful in appearance.

During your initial consultation with Dr Abood, you can describe your reasons for wanting breast reduction surgery and the end result you’d like to achieve. Taking into account your health and medical history, Dr Abood will suggest the best way to proceed.

It is important to us that you fully understand what the surgery will entail, including aftercare and any potential risks. To help support you in this process, you are welcome to bring a friend or family member along to the consultation.

To guide him in the operation, Dr Abood will need to take a series of photographs and measurements of your breasts, but these will be held in the strictest confidentiality.

If you feel that you would like a second consultation, Dr Abood is more than happy to accommodate one. You should take as much time as you need to make the important decision to undergo surgery.

Breast reduction surgery can usually be performed in less than three hours by Dr Abood. For the duration of the surgery you will be under a general anaesthetic, meaning that you will not be conscious.

Before the procedure Dr Abood will need to mark your breasts so that he knows where to make incisions and how best to re-arrange the breast tissue. There are different approaches to breast reduction but the most common type of breast reduction will cut around the outside of the areola, down to where the breast meets the chest wall and then along the breast crease, where scars can be hidden. This results in what’s known as an ‘inverted T-shape’ or ‘anchor’ scar.

The surgery will involve the removal of breast tissue and excess skin, and the elevation of the nipples into a higher position on the new breast shape. The incisions will be closed with dissolvable sutures.

Dr Abood does not usually use drains for breast reduction surgery, which makes the recovery process easier and more comfortable.

In most cases, patients can leave the following morning.

Due to the nature of the surgery, results of breast reduction are instantaneous. The next few months post-procedure will see the breasts settle into their new size and shape as swelling goes down.

Day 1 after surgery you will be able to go home.

Day 3 after surgery you can shower, ensuring the wounds remain dry.

Depending upon the type of work you do will determine how quickly you return. If you’re able to work from home then you will be able to return to this from the following day. If you’re required to be in an office or other environment then you should allow up to two weeks.

From three weeks Dr Abood will take you through scar management techniques that will help your breasts to heal from the surgery and cause scars to soften and fade over time.

Three to four weeks after surgery you can return to aerobic exercise. This includes activities such as jogging and cycling. Resistance type exercise such as weights will need to be put off a little longer.

Up to six weeks post-surgery you will need to wear a non-wired sports bra or post-surgical bra.

Throughout your recovery, you will have access to Dr Abood and his team to ask any questions that arise. Your progress will be closely monitored through a series of follow-up appointments, which are usually arranged at 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.