Overview

Having large breasts can cause a variety of medical problems including breathing problems, neck and back pain, and others. Breast reduction offers a solution to these women with large breasts. During breast reduction surgery, fat, glandular tissue, and skin are removed from the breasts. This results in smaller, lighter, higher and possibly firmer breasts. Breast reduction will help a woman's breasts become more proportionate with the rest of her body.

Breast reduction surgery has come a long way over recent times. Dr Moncrieff specialises in short-scar Vertical breast reductions which allow for a volume reduction, reshaping of the breast, nipple/areola reduction and breast lift all in the one operation. This is achieved with only a short vertical scar which is significantly smaller than the conventional anchor or T-Incision technique. The T-Incision technique is reserved only for those with extraordinarily large breasts and great excess of skin. 

Expected out of pocket costs: Privately insured $7,000-8,000 (check with your insurer), no insurance $16,000. This includes the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital stay and garment. You may also be eligible for the Government's modest tax rebate on medical expenses in your annual tax return.
Procedure: Performed under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Two night stay
Recovery: Two weeks off work, garment for 6 weeks and bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate: Yes, Medicare No: 45520 x 2

For more information on breast reductions, please see our narrated 3D Animation below the before and after photos. The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the animation menu.

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