The goal of your surgery is to reduce your breasts to a size that is in better proportion with your physique and makes you feel more comfortable. Your surgeon is the best person to determine whether your expectations are achievable. Although your surgeon will make every effort to keep them as inconspicuous as possible, scars are the inevitable result of any surgery. The scars should however be hidden on the undersurface of the breasts and thus become less visible after a period of time. Some patients have a tendency to develop thick scars and you should advise your surgeon if you are aware of this tendency in yourself.
Most patients are back to their regular routine in about three weeks.
To permit proper healing, you should avoid excessive exercise for the first three to four weeks. Returning to work or your normal activities is an individual matter, and your surgeon will advise you. Surgical fees vary widely depending on the length and complexity of the procedure. There will also be fees charged by the anaesthetist and the hospital. You should discuss fees with your surgeon before the operation as usually only a proportion of the cost of breast reduction surgery is covered by Medicare and your health fund.