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Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Nipple sensation may be temporarily lost after breast reduction surgery, but it typically returns within a few weeks to a few months. In some cases, nipple sensation may be permanently lost. Your surgeon will discuss the risks and benefits with you before the procedure.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Breast reduction surgery can impact the ability to breastfeed, but the extent of the impact depends on the technique used and the amount of tissue removed. It’s important to discuss your plans for future breastfeeding with Dr Stewart before undergoing the procedure.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Breast reduction surgery is typically performed with general anesthesia and patients may experience some discomfort and pain during the recovery period. Pain can be managed with prescribed medications.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Yes, breast reduction surgery involves making incisions, so there will be a scar. The scar is typically located around the areola, in the crease below the breast, and vertically down the center of the breast.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
The recovery time for breast reduction surgery varies for each individual, but most patients can return to normal activities within 2-4 weeks. Exercise can usually be resumed from 6 weeks.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Good candidates for breast reduction surgery are individuals who are in good overall health and suffer from physical or emotional discomfort due to large breasts.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts to reduce the size and alter their shape whilst lifting the breast.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
An Australian plastic surgeon generally completes around 12 years of training. The standard path is 6-8 years of university to become a newly qualified doctor. A further 2-5 years of work as an intern, resident, then registrar is required. Many persue further university qualifications to improve chances in getting accepted into the plastic surgery training program. This specialised plastic surgery training is 5 years. Once they pass their final exams, they are awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Many will then complete another 1-2 years of fellowship training either in Australia or overseas. Despite claims to the contrary from cosmetic surgeons, a dedicated component of this time is devoted to cosmetic surgery.
What is a cosmetic surgeon? Any doctor that has finished their internship may call themselves a cosmetic surgeon. There are no regulations in Australia to prohibit a doctor from calling themselves a surgeon, despite having minimal to no surgical training and no formal qualifications. If unsure of your surgeons qualifications, check out AHPRA, our regulatory body for all doctors. If they do not have FRACS (PLAS) behind their name, they are not plastic surgeon.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Your health insurance, depending on your level of cover, will cover any procedure for which you are eligible for a medicare item number. They often contribute to the costs of hospital stay, theatre costs and anaesthetic costs, although typically don’t cover much of the surgical fee. My secretary can give you an indication of the fees you can expect.
Posted by administer in on October 16th, 2023
Breast surgery such as Augmentation is a day case procedure. More complex surgery that involves moving the position of the nipple, typically requires an overnight say. Body contouring procedures start from a minimum of two nights or longer depending on the complexity. If there are any complications, you may need to stay in hospital longer. It is best to plan for a longer stay than you may need. You can always discharge early if you are recovering well.
