Breast Reduction Mammaplasty Surgery in Brisbane, Australia
Keep reading to learn all about breast reduction mammaplasty surgery in Brisbane, Australia as well as breast reduction mammaplasty surgery with Medicare. Breast reduction mammaplasty should always be performed by a qualified plastic surgeon at a fully-accredited hospital. Patients of breast reduction mammaplasty should be under general anaesthesia during the operation and monitored by a fully-qualified anaesthetist. Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Richardson performs breast reduction out of four fully-accredited hospitals in Brisbane:
Chermside Day Hospital
South Bank Day Hospital
North Lakes Day Hospital
St. Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner
How does breast reduction mammaplasty work?
Reduction Mammaplasty, also known as breast reduction surgery is either performed as a day procedure or patients will stay in hospital overnight. The length of hospital stay will depend on patient-specific factors and private health cover. Dr. Richardson performs breast reduction mammaplasty using the anchor pattern or wise pattern incision. This breast reduction mammaplasty technique provides the greatest level of control when it comes to size and shape. Alternative breast reduction mammaplasty techniques include the vertical breast reduction mammaplasty (“lollipop lift”), peri-areolar breast reduction mammaplasty (“donut lift”), or liposuction. None of these techniques are as effective as the anchor lift in reducing the size and altering the shape of the breast.
At your initial consultation with Dr. Richardson, he will conduct a physical assessment, take your measurements and ask you about your goals of surgery. It’s a great idea to bring in some photos of different results you like to better communicate your expectations. Dr. Richardson will formulate your surgical plan and you will learn more about the ins and outs of breast reduction mammaplasty surgery. Patients having breast reduction mammaplasty surgery with medicare are eligible for rebates for the procedure because it is deemed medical. In addition, patients with private health may be eligible for hospital cover and additional rebates.
What does breast reduction mammaplasty involve?
Breast reduction mammaplasty surgery in Brisbane, Australia involves the removal of excess skin and breast tissue through incisions made around the nipple, down to the inframammary fold and along the inframammary fold. Depending on the patient’s anatomy and personal preference, breast reduction mammaplasty will remove a small or large amount of breast tissue. Some patients that have had breast reduction mammaplasty with Dr. Richardson have had more than 3kg removed from each breast! After the operation patients have smaller breasts that will have a scar that runs along the original incisions sites. With proper post-operative care, these scars will fade. You can find out more about breast reduction mammaplasty recovery here.
How long does breast reduction mammaplasty surgery take?
Breast reduction mammaplasty surgery itself takes between 1.5 – 2 hours, and there is generally around 5-6 hours between hospital admission and discharge. If you are a patient that is staying overnight at St. Andrew’s, discharge is the following day. Dr. Richardson takes his time with each breast reduction mammaplasty patient in order to ensure that size and symmetry is optimal. You will see from Dr. Richardson’s breast reduction mammaplasty before and afters on his Instagram. For patients who have medical symptoms due to excess breast tissue, the cost of breast reduction mammaplasty surgery is partially subsidised by Medicare. We also have various accepted payment methods to help bring plastic surgery within reach for more people.
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