Breast & Body: Reduction Mammaplasty & Abdominoplasty 

Reduction Mammaplasty (Breast Reduction) and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Reduction Mammaplasty (breast reduction) and Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a common breast and body procedure that may be suitable for women who are seeking to alter the appearance of the stomach. Breast reduction mammaplasty and abdominoplasty can be performed as a combined procedure. 

What does a Reduction Mammaplasty & Abdominoplasty procedure involve? (Breast Reduction & Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure to remove skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower abdomen, and to tighten muscles of the abdominal wall. Abdominoplasty is not a surgical treatment for being overweight and is not a weight loss procedure. Patients should be at their goal weight before undergoing any procedures as weight loss after surgery will impact results and can cause sagging and volume loss. There are a variety of techniques Dr. Richardson may employ for abdominoplasty. The procedure can be combined with other forms of body provedures, including suction-assisted lipectomy. 

Breast reduction mammaplasty surgery involves the removal of skin and breast tissue through incisions made around the nipple, down to the inframammary fold and along the inframammary fold. Breast reduction mammaplasty surgery can be performed to remove small or large amounts of breast tissue, depending on the patient’s anatomy and personal preference. 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 generally fade over time. You can find out more about breast reduction mammaplasty recovery here. 

How long does the surgery take? (Breast Reduction & Tummy Tuck)

Breast Reduction mammaplasty and abdominoplasty surgery can take between 2-3  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 War Memorial Hospital, you will be discharged the following day. During surgery, Dr. Richardson takes his time with each patient to ensure that the size and symmetry is optimal for both breasts and stomach, aligning patient safety with their desired goals and for optimum healing for long-term results. Dr. Richardson is experienced with his excisional techniques and strives to achieve outstanding results for his patients in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Recovery after Reduction Mammaplasty & Abdominoplasty Surgery (Breast Reduction & Tummy Tuck)

Full recovery after breast reduction mammaplasty and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is six weeks. It is strongly recommended that patients avoid any strenuous activity or increased heart rate for the full six weeks to avoid compromised healing. 

You can view more of Dr. Richardson’s patient results by viewing our gallery. Please note, our before and after images are only indicative of the individual patient’s result and outcomes will vary depending on a number of factors including genetics, nutrition, exercise and adherence to post operative instructions.

The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.