Dr Widdowson

The Facts about Breast Reduction

BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY, ALSO KNOWN AS REDUCTION MAMMOPLASTY, REDUCES THE WEIGHT AND VOLUME OF THE BREASTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AN “UPLIFT” TO THE BREAST. FAT, BREAST TISSUE AND SKIN ARE REMOVED FROM THE BREASTS, FOLLOWED BY RESHAPING AND REPOSITIONING OF THE NIPPLES.

Candidates for breast reduction surgery include women who experience functional problems of back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breasts.

They may cause poor posture, inability to exercise and deep indents in the shoulder area from the bra. Women may also feel like their breasts are disproportionate to their body size, have unequal breasts or have long term breast implants for removal and their breasts have grown over the years.

Scars are placed around the areola, vertically under the areola and horizontally in the crease under the breast. Scars can be minimised by proper surgical techniques, postoperative care and scar management. This includes expert taping, silicone gel and laser treatment. Breast reduction can be considered in men who have a condition called gynaecomastia (breast enlargement) or for gender changes.

Surgery is performed either as day stay (home the same day) or one to two nights hospital stay. The surgical procedure takes 2.5 to four hours to perform and usually pain is minimal and recovery several weeks.

The postoperative size of the breast can be varied and is discussed with each individual patient and depends on the preoperative size and shape. Sometimes breast implants can be inserted with a reduction to produce a fuller upper pole to the breast.

Some costs of the surgery can be claimed from Medicare and Medical Insurance. Both Plastic Surgeons at The Lotus Institute (with full Plastic Surgical qualifications) are experts in all types of breast surgery reconstruction including breast reduction (female and male), breast enlargement, uplift, reconstruction after mastectomy and breast implant removal.

To discuss if breast reduction surgery is right for you, book a consultation with Specialist Plastic Surgeons Dr Peter Widdowson or Dr Drew Cronin at The Lotus Institute.

DR PETER WIDDOWSON AND DR DREW CRONIN

The Lotus Institute Level Two, 2 Short Street Southport. Tel: (07) 5509 4488

MB, ChB, FRACS (Plastic) Plastic Surgeon Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of nearly 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Qualifying in his specialty in 1982 he has been an internationally acclaimed microsurgeon and reconstructive surgeon for over 20 years. Since commencing as Director at the Lotus Institute in 1999 he has super specialised in Cosmetic surgery, directing one of the most acclaimed Cosmetic Clinics in Australasia. His qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

Dr Drew Cronin

B.Biomed Sci, MBBS, FRACS (Plastic) Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Doctor Drew Cronin is a Queensland trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based here on the Gold Coast. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is also the first locally trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon on the Gold Coast, being one of the first graduates of the Gri th University School of Medicine. Dr Cronin performs a wide variety of Reconstructive and Cosmetic procedures, including body lift and body contouring procedures, aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, and facial aesthetic surgery. He also performs skin cancer excision and reconstruction, hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Abdominoplasty • Body Li • Breast Implant Removal • Fat Gra ing • igh Reduction • Otoplasty • Blepharoplasty • Brachioplasty • Breast Li (Mastopexy) • Faceli (MIFACE) /Neckli • Laser Resurfacing • Skin Cancer Surgery • Body Contouring • Breast Augmentation • Browli • Gynecomastia • Lip Li • Post Weight-Loss Surgery

As a non-surgical option, e Lotus Institute has a highly-regarded and professional Aesthetic Injecting Department o ering clients so ening, volumising and enhancement of the tissues - especially of the face - using a variety of injectable products. Our nurses/injectors Patricia Hampson and Marie Steele have more than 26 years combined experience in this highly-skilled area. We also o er clients pure mineral makeup and medical-grade skincare products which only use natural and organic essential oils, butters and waxes - all of which are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly as well as being 100 percent vegan.

THE LOTUS INSTITUTE: Level Two, 2 Short Street, Southport Q 4215 Australia Tel: (07) 5509 4488 Fax: (07) 5528 4166 Email: lotus@lotus-institute.com.au