Breast Reduction Cost

Breast Reduction

A mammoplasty or breast reduction operation is a procedure to remove skin, fat and glandular tissue from the female breasts. It is used to create a more youthful shape and remove the discomfort of excessively large breasts. The operation is usually performed under general anaesthetic, but tends not to require an overnight stay in hospital. The surgeon then cuts underneath the breast, removes excess skin, fat and tissue. Lastly the surgeon repositions the nipple to a more natural place. After the operation, most patients need between one to two weeks off work as there will be some post-operative pain and swelling experienced by patients.

Costs

In the UK, it is possible to have breast reduction on the NHS. However, the NHS will only perform the operation if it is considered medically necessary. If a patient believes they will qualify for the procedure they should contact their GP in the first instance to be referred to an NHS breast surgeon. If NHS surgery is not an option, this procedure is offered at many private cosmetic surgery clinics. The cost of the operation is typically, between £3,500 and £5,500, but exact prices can only be given after a consultation with the patient as each persons requirements are unique. When comparing clinics obtain details of what is including in their quote to be sure you are comparing like with like.

Male Breast Reduction

For men who suffer from gynaecomastia breast reduction surgery can be an option after trying weigh loss or exercise. For men, the procedure is carried out under a local anaesthetic and usually takes less than two hours to complete. For men, the reduction is usually carried out by means of liposuction. The average cost for male breast reduction varies according to the patients needs and the clinic chosen but is typically between £3,500 and £7,000. In some cases, male breast reduction may be possible on the NHS dependent if it is deemed medically necessary.

Costs Abroad

Some patients choose to have the surgery performed in Europe as breast reduction surgery can be fifty to sixty percent cheaper than in the UK with Eastern European countries generally being cheaper than Western Europe. The prices quoted usually do not include travel, accommodation or insurance so these will have to be included to calculate an overall cost. Some long haul destinations offer even cheaper prices with breast reduction from £1,000. References from previous patients should be sought from any clinic considered to ensure prospective patients will be satisfied with the clinics surgery.