Breast Reduction London

Many women with very large or heavy breasts experience ongoing physical discomfort and feel self-conscious about their appearance. Breast reduction surgery at our Harley Street clinic in London can provide lasting relief by reshaping and lifting the breasts into a more comfortable and proportionate position, helping you enjoy greater confidence in your day-to-day life.

Living With Large Breasts

Large, pendulous breasts can affect more than just physical comfort. They may limit clothing choices, make exercise difficult, or impact posture and body confidence. Common symptoms include:

• Persistent neck, shoulder or upper back pain
• Bra strap grooving and skin irritation
• Difficulty finding well-fitted clothing
• Restricted physical activity
• Feeling self-conscious about breast size or drooping

If these issues have been affecting your wellbeing for some time, breast reduction surgery may be worth considering.

Your first consultation takes place at our private clinic in London’s Harley Street, where you will meet Dr Ahid Abood, a consultant plastic surgeon specialising in breast procedures.

During your appointment, Dr Abood will:

• Listen to your concerns and treatment goals
• Perform a gentle physical assessment
• Explain your surgical options and expected results
• Discuss recovery timelines and aftercare
• Provide clear information on potential risks and costs
• Answer all questions in a calm, supportive setting

Dr Abood will always give you ample time to consider the options that have been put to you and will happily answer any further questions you may have at a second consultation, at a later date, should you wish to schedule one.

You are welcome to bring a companion with you to your appointment if you would feel more at ease with support during your consultation.

Initial results are visible immediately, although the final breast shape will continue to improve as swelling settles over the following months.

Follow-up visits are arranged at key milestones (typically around 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year), so your progress can be closely monitored.

General expectations:

• Time off work: approx. 2-3 days if working from home or 2 weeks if office based (outside the home)
• Supportive post-surgical bra: 6 weeks
• Gentle return to exercise: around 3-4 weeks
• Scar softening and fading: improves gradually over time

You will have regular follow-up appointments with Dr Abood to ensure healing is progressing well. Good hydration, rest and a balanced diet support the recovery process.

Scar care is an important part of recovery. As healing progresses, Dr Abood will advise when to start scar massage to help soften the scars and support their natural fading over time.

Risks and Safety

All surgery carries some risk. These include swelling, bruising, infection and delayed healing. Scarring is inevitable, though scars typically soften and fade with time.

Your safety is always the highest priority. Dr Abood will explain all potential risks clearly during your consultation and guide you to ensure recovery is as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Harley Street sits in the heart of Marylebone and has been associated with medical excellence for more than a century. The street takes its name from Thomas Harley, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1767. During the Victorian era, the area saw the construction of elegant townhouses, attracting London’s most reputable physicians, surgeons and specialists who sought a prestigious and well-connected location for their private practices.

Its position within central London made Harley Street especially desirable. With easy access to major rail links such as Paddington, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Euston and Marylebone stations, patients from across the UK and overseas could reach the area with ease. Over time, Harley Street became known as a hub for world-leading medical innovation, attracting pioneers in their fields.

Among its many notable residents were Lionel Logue, the speech therapist famously credited with helping King George VI overcome his stammer, and Sir Morell Mackenzie, regarded as a founding figure in British laryngology. Their presence helped cement Harley Street’s reputation as a centre of cutting-edge expertise and private, patient-focused care.

Today, Harley Street remains one of the most recognised and respected medical districts in the world, symbolising quality, privacy and exceptional clinical standards.