Regain comfort and embrace your silhouette with Breast Reduction in London

After the surgery, and once the anaesthesia has worn off, your chest will feel tender and tight. Some people do experience mild side effects because of the anaesthesia so you will be monitored before you are discharged from our care.

You will need to wear a support bra or post-surgical garment 24/7 in the 3-4 weeks following your surgery to aid healing and support the breast tissue as your incisions heal. After that you should always wear a sports bra during the day but can remove it to sleep.

You should try to walk around as much as you can during the first week after surgery as improving your circulation will aid healing. Initially movement may hurt and cause a pulling sensation over your chest. Over time, and as you heal, your breasts will become softer and feel more natural; it is a gradual process due to the extent of disruption to the tissue, with different people taking different amounts of time to recover.

Depending on the timing of your surgery, you may leave to go home the same day or be required to stay overnight. This will be discussed during your consultation.

Pain, swelling, bruising, and tightness are common for the first few days and weeks post-surgery. Any pain and discomfort post-surgery can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication or medicines prescribed by our surgeon.

Many patients take up to 2 weeks off work before returning to most normal activities and their job, depending on the type of work. You should avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least a month. It is advised to avoid driving for 4-6 weeks too, partly due to the medical implications and discomfort from wearing a seat belt, but also because it may invalidate your vehicle insurance.

The full results of breast reduction surgery can be life changing. Woman often feel more confident with a sense of freedom, unencumbered by their previously heavy breasts. Physical movement and posture improve over time, there is relief from back and shoulder pain, as well as skin irritation and shoulder dips. You will be able to attempt more sports and types of exercise, and often the freedom to do more improves social, work, and family life.

The results from breast reduction surgery are permanent but can be affected in future by ageing or weight gain, hence, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.