Surgical Breast Reduction Options

Breast reduction in Plymouth has become more and more common for women of all ages. Mr Fitton, a well-renowned plastic surgeon, has years of experience in the industry and will guide you through the procedure so can make a comfortable decision.

Breast reduction surgery, also known as a mastoplasty, removes excess breast tissue to reduce breast size. Opting to reduce the size of your breasts can help relieve back pain and make it easier to find well-fitting clothes. It will help to increase your confidence which is why the procedure is a popular choice.

Breast reduction surgery may be right for you if you have overly large breasts which cause you discomfort on a daily basis or your breasts increased considerably in size during or after pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Mr Fitton can use one of several different surgical techniques when performing breast reduction; which technique he will use depends on the patient’s existing breast anatomy, the type and amount of tissue to be removed, and your desired outcome.

Liposuction for Breast Reduction

In certain cases, breast reduction can be performed using liposuction alone.

The advantages of liposuction for breast reduction are a shorter, less invasive procedure, virtually undetectable scars on the breast, and lasting results.

However, this technique will only achieve optimal results in certain patients. The best candidates are those who need or desire a slight to moderate reduction in breast size, have good skin elasticity and little to no sagging to correct, and whose excess breast size is largely due to excess fatty tissue.

If you have sagging, asymmetrical breasts, stretched skin, or a more significant amount of tissue to remove, one of the next breast reduction techniques will probably benefit you the most.

Inverted-T Breast Reduction

The inverted-T breast reduction involves 3 incisions: one around the edge of the areola, one vertically from the areola to the breast crease, and one made along the crease underneath the breast.

Because this technique allows for the maximum degree of tissue removal and reshaping, Mr Fitton will typically use this approach if a patient needs a more significant breast size reduction and/or has considerable sagging or asymmetry to correct.

The scars resulting from an inverted-T breast reduction are similar to those from a vertical reduction, with one additional, thin scar running along the crease beneath the breast. With proper care, scars typically fade considerably over the first year or so after surgery and are easily concealed by clothing.

Vertical Breast Reduction

Patients who need a moderate reduction in breast size and have more noticeable sagging are often good candidates for a vertical breast reduction. This involves two incision sites: one is around the edge of the areola, and a second incision running vertically from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold, or the crease beneath the breast. This incision pattern allows a cosmetic surgeon to remove excess fat, skin and breast tissue, reshape the new smaller breast internally, and lift the breast into a more youthful position.

While a vertical breast reduction leaves some scarring on the breast, it is limited to the area below the nipple and therefore can be easily hidden beneath a bra or bikini top.