Your bespoke

Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty) Surgery

Dr Richardson performs breast reduction (mammoplasty) surgery for patients who have large breasts and desire to:

Reduce excess breast volume
Have a more balanced weight distribution
Target back pain and strain

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Dr Phil Richardson

Over 20 years of plastic surgery experience

Having performed thousands of breast surgeries, Dr Phil Richardson is dedicated to quality and compassionate patient care.

Dr Richardson has ample training, along with decades of experience focusing on breast surgeries, including breast reduction (mammoplasty). Over the years, he has developed many of his own methods to more accurately customise procedures to his patients’ breast shapes, sizes, and contours, helping to meet their expectations and goals.

650+

Surgeries performed per year

8,500+

Breast Surgeries Performed

20+

Years of experience & training

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How does

Breast Reduction Surgery Work?

Breast reduction mammoplasty is either performed as a day procedure or patients will stay in the hospital overnight. The length of the hospital stay will depend on patient-specific factors, and Dr Richardson aims to provide all patients with the utmost quality care during recovery.

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The different

Types of Techniques

Lollipop incision (vertical and periareolar)
Anchor incision (vertical and inframammary)
Donut (periareolar)

At your initial consultation with Dr Richardson, he will conduct a physical assessment, take your measurements, and ask you about your goals for surgery. It’s a good idea to communicate your expectations to help Dr Richardson tailor the procedure to your unique goals.

Understanding

The recovery

Breast reduction mammoplasty recovery is an important aspect of surgery. Recovering from the procedure and healing properly is a joint effort between the patient and the clinic. Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, we aim to provide support and guidance throughout your recovery.

How long is breast reduction mammoplasty recovery?

Full recovery from breast reduction (mammoplasty) is six weeks. However, this might vary and is subject to your individual healing speed and the advice of Dr Richardson to you specifically.

Will I have drains after breast reduction mammoplasty?

The majority of patients undergoing breast reduction (mammoplasty) with Dr Richardson will wake up in recovery with drains. Surgical drains help remove excess fluid from the surgical site to reduce the risk of complications such as seroma.

How long should I take off work after breast reduction mammoplasty?

Patients should take one week off work for office jobs and sedentary occupations, and two weeks or more for active jobs. If your job requires you to engage in any strenuous activity or heavy lifting, you should seek exemption from these activities for six weeks.

How long after breast reduction (mammoplasty) can I start driving again?

Dr Richardson recommends that patients refrain from driving for one week after their breast reduction mammoplasty surgery. The primary reason is due to the likelihood of the patient still being on painkillers during this week.

Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty) Surgery

Have a question?

Over 20 years of plastic surgery experience

650+

8,500+

20+

What Breast Reduction can address

Correct Symmetry

Lift the breast

Postural issues

Back & shoulder pain