106 Breast Reduction Doctors in India

Frequently asked questions 

What is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure that helps to reduce the size of large breasts and reshapes them. In this surgery, excess tissue, fat, and skin from the breasts are removed and this will help in achieving a proportionate body shape and reduce the discomfort. 

What are the benefits of Breast Reduction?

Following are some benefits of Breast Reduction:

1. Improves mental health, overall self-esteem, and quality of life.
2. Relieves pain and discomfort caused by heavy breasts.
3. Makes the breasts firmer and proportionate.
4. Avoids the skin irritation due to the rupture of the breasts to the skin.

What are the indications of Breast Reduction?

Following are the indications of Breast Reduction:

1. Difficulty due to large breasts
2. Nerve pain
3. Restricted activity due to large breasts
4. Severe back, neck, and shoulder pain
5. Irritation and rashes under the breasts

What is the preparation required for Breast Reduction?

1. The patient should discuss with the doctor about all the risks, complications, and benefits associated with Breast Reduction.
2. The breast photos will be taken before and after the surgery for comparison.
3. Inform the doctor about the present and past medical and medication history.
4. The doctor may suggest the patient to undergo a few lab tests.
5. Health condition of the patient may be evaluated before undergoing this surgery/procedure.
6. Stop smoking.
7. Expected breast size and appearance should be well discussed with the doctor before undergoing the surgery.
8. The surgeon will mark the areas on the breast just to confirm how much size and what shape do the patient need.
9. Before the surgery, the patient should sign a consent form. 

What are the steps involved in Breast Reduction?

Following are the steps involved in Breast Reduction:

1. General anesthesia will be given to the patient to avoid pain during the surgery.
2. An incision is made around the region of the nipple. Excess breast tissue, skin, and fat are removed to reduce the size of the breasts.
3. Then, the breast will be reshaped and the nipple will be repositioned.
4. The incision will be closed with the help of sutures.

What is postprocedure care for Breast Reduction?

1. Avoid sleeping on the stomach or sideways and sleep on the back.
2. Excess fluid or blood will be drained.
3. Keep the chest area clean all the time to avoid infection.
4. Take the prescribed painkillers and antibiotics, if pain and swelling are present in the chest region.
5. Make follow up visits to the doctor to remove sutures and to know if the sutures are healed or not.
6. Restrict the physical activity for at least two to four weeks after your surgery.
7. Avoid using underwire bras for at least a few months.

Who can perform Breast Reduction?

Breast Reduction can be performed by:

1. Cosmetic Surgeon
2. Skilled Plastic Surgeon

What can be the cost of Breast Reduction?

Following factors may affect the cost of Breast Reduction:

1. Admission fee
2. Type of surgery planned to be performed.
3. Patient age
4. Surgeon fee
5. Health condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Minimum cost of Breast Reduction in India starts from Rs. 90,000

Average price of Breast Reduction in India is approximately Rs. 1,30,000

Maximum expenses of Breast Reduction in India rise up to Rs. 2,44,000 

Is Breast Reduction a major surgery or minor surgery?

Breast Reduction may be a major surgery as it involves reducing and reshaping the large and saggy breasts. 

Who can undergo Breast Reduction?

Following are the individuals who can undergo Breast Reduction:

1. Women above 18 years of age.
2. Women with large and sagging breasts.

Who cannot undergo Breast Reduction?

Following are the individuals who cannot undergo Breast Reduction:

1. People with chronic breast infection.
2. Patients with some medical conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, etc.
3. People suffering from obesity.
4. Individuals who are chronic smokers.
5. Individuals whose breasts aren't fully developed.

What are the complications and risks involved in Breast Reduction?

Following are the risks and complications of Breast Reduction:

1. Chance of breast infection
2. Bruising
3. Loss of sensation in and around the nipples and sometimes even the skin
4. Pain in the breast 

What is the time required to complete Breast Reduction?

A surgeon may take almost 2 to 5 hours to complete the Breast Reduction. 

What is the success rate of Breast Reduction?

Following factors may affect the success rate of Breast Reduction:

1. Patient age
2. Health condition of the patient
3. Experience of the surgeon
4. Type of surgery performed

 However, the success rate of Breast Reduction is almost 90%. 

Does Breast Reduction cause pain?

The patient will not experience any pain during the surgery due to the effect of general anesthesia. 

Is Breast Reduction a permanent surgery?

Breast Reduction is a permanent surgery as it reduces and reshapes the size of the breasts. 

What are the long-term effects of Breast Reduction?

Following are the long-term effects of Breast Reduction:

1. Relieves all the symptoms and discomfort caused by the heavy breasts.
2. Breast enlargement may occur after a few years of surgery. 

Can Breast Reduction be detected in the future?

Breast Reduction can be detected in the future due to the presence of scars after the surgery. 

What are the available options if Breast Reduction is not successful?

If Breast Reduction is not successful, then the doctor may suggest undergoing revision surgery. 

What can be the alternatives for Breast Reduction?

The following are the alternatives for Breast Reduction:

1. Losing weight with the help of exercise, diet, yoga, etc
2. Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)