Breast reduction surgery may incur risks which include but are not limited to: bleeding, bruising, swelling, infection, haematoma, seroma, skin or nipple loss delayed healing, scars of unpredictable quality, numbness in the nipple areolar complex, asymmetry and an imperfect aesthetic outcome. There is also a risk of systemic complications such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

This will depend to some extent on your overall size and the shape of your breasts before surgery is performed.  Some breast shapes lend themselves to breast reduction surgery more than others.  Your goals in undergoing surgery and any limitations that may impact the achievement of these goals will be discussed in detail during your consultation. 

Breast reduction surgery is a single operation however, occasionally additional treatments may be required for example, the use of wound dressings for a longer period than was planned or the use of scar tapes.

Our 'inclusive care' policy is such that if there is a complication or adverse outcome from surgery within the first year then we can provide any further treatment required at no additional cost to you.