Mammoplasty London

For women with large breasts, mammoplasty (breast reduction surgery) in London can make a meaningful difference to everyday comfort and confidence.

Heavy breasts often contribute to physical problems, including back and neck pain, bra-strap grooving and difficulty exercising. Over time, these issues can worsen. There’s also a psychological impact to consider: finding well-fitting clothes and bras can be challenging, and unwanted attention may affect self-esteem.

The initial consultation and all follow-up care are carried out at Dr Abood’s clinic on Harley Street, London.

Smaller reductions may be performed as day cases, whereas larger reductions may require an overnight stay in the CQC-regulated London hospitals where Dr Abood operates.

During surgery, excess breast tissue and skin are removed to create breasts that are smaller, lighter and more comfortable. The nipples and areolae can be reduced proportionately and lifted to a natural position. A mammoplasty helps to enhance shape, symmetry and quality of life for many women with large breasts.

At your first mammoplasty consultation in London with Dr Ahid Abood, you’ll have the opportunity to explain your reasons for seeking surgery and the outcome you hope to achieve. Taking your health and medical history into account, Dr Abood will outline the most appropriate treatment plan.

We want you to feel fully informed about what the operation involves, recovery, aftercare and any potential risks. For added support, you’re welcome to bring a friend or family member to the consultation at our Harley Street, London clinic.

To plan your surgery precisely, Dr Abood may take a series of clinical photographs and measurements of your breasts; all records are stored with strict confidentiality.

If you would like a follow-up appointment, Dr Abood will be happy to arrange a second consultation. Please take whatever time you need before making the important decision to proceed with surgery.

Mammoplasty (clinically known as reduction mammaplasty) is typically completed in under three hours with Dr Ahid Abood, and you’ll be comfortably asleep throughout the procedure under a general anaesthetic.

Before your procedure, Dr Abood will make careful skin markings to guide incision placement and the reshaping of breast tissue. While techniques vary, the most common approach involves an incision around the edge of the areola, then vertically to the breast fold, and along the crease, discreetly positioning scars. This pattern is often called an “anchor” or “inverted-T” scar.

During surgery, excess breast tissue and skin are removed to reduce weight and volume, and the nipple-areola complex is lifted to a higher, natural position on the newly contoured breast. Incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures to support neat healing.

For added comfort and a smoother recovery, Dr Abood generally avoids the use of drains in mammoplasty procedures.

In many cases, patients are well enough to return home the same day.

Mammoplasty delivers an immediate decrease in breast size, and the physical benefits can often be felt straight away. To aid wound healing, Dr Ahid Abood advises waiting around five days before wetting the breasts so that the dressings remain dry. In the first couple of weeks, take things gently while any swelling, tenderness and bruising subside.

Your post-operative care includes wearing a post-surgical compression bra for the first six weeks after your mammoplasty. This supports healing, helps reduce swelling and improves comfort. After roughly six weeks, you can return to your usual, well-fitted bras.

Scar care is an important part of recovery. Massaging the scars helps them soften and fade over time; Dr Abood and his team will explain how and when to start, and what products to use.

Looking after yourself, eating healthily and staying well hydrated will also support your body as it recovers and heals from the procedure. Your progress is monitored with a planned follow-up schedule, typically at 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year, so that you feel reassured and supported throughout your recovery.