Breast reduction (also called: Reduction mammoplasty)

Operation to reduce volume and weight of the breast by removing fat, glandular tissue and skin.

Speciality General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Urgency elective
Duration 2 to 4 h
Blood Loss 250 to 750 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Nerve Block
Nerve Blocks Pectoralis 1+2 blocks
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Nerve Block up to 10-30 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv), Ice / cold compresses
Hospital Stay 1 to 2 days
Full Recovery 4 to 6 weeks
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