Cost Of Breast Reduction In South Africa
Breast reduction is a medical procedure that reduces the size of the breasts. In this procedure, excess skin and fat are removed from your breasts to achieve a lighter, more proportionate look that you can be happy with. This article will help you understand what to expect during your consultation and surgery and how much breast reduction costs in South Africa.
The cost of plastic surgery procedures in South Africa varies depending on your choice of surgeon and hospital. Some surgeons offer discounted rates for those who are paying for their surgeries out-of-pocket; others do not. The average cost of breast reduction surgery is R15 000 – R20 000 (USD 1 400 – USD 2 000).
Breast reduction & breast lift in South Africa
| Procedure: | Oversized / Sagging breasts are raised and reshaped by removing excess breast tissue, fat tissue & skin .The remaining breast tissue and nipples are repositioned, either by a short “lollipop” incision or the more classical “anchor ” type procedure. |
| Duration of procedure: | 2 – 3 hours depending on extent of the reduction/lift. |
| Anaesthesia: | General anaesthetic, or local anaesthesia with intravenous sedation (in smaller cases) administered by board certified anaesthetist |
| In/Out patient: | Usually out-patient, followed by admission to a medical B&B facility within close proximity to Dr. Jedeikin’s operating facility. |
| Post-operative: | Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort and numbness. |
| Recovery: | Feeling better and back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activity: 1 month. Fading of scars: Several months to a year.Application of Surgeons Choice tissue scar repair oil is mandatory.(postoperatively) |
| Results: | Rejuvenation of breast shape and restoration of youthful proportion. This procedure may be combined with breast implants.Please read info on breast augmentation with mastopexy (lifting). |
| Before/After Animation: | Due to new regulations,I have had to temporarily remove the sample pictures.Please contact [email protected] for further information. |
Many women feel that their breasts do not match their overall body physique. Perhaps they experience discomfort because of large and droopy breasts or they are displeased with the changes to their breasts which come about through normal ageing, after pregnancy or following menopause. Two surgical procedures are available in such cases, a breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) and a breast uplift (mastopexy).
Although the goals of breast reduction and breast uplift are different, the procedures will be discussed together because the purpose of both is to create more youthful and naturally shaped breasts. In both cases this involves elevating the nipple/areolar from a lower, droopier position, to a more natural cantering on the breast mound.
In a breast reduction, breast tissue and excess skin are resected so that the volume of the breast is reduced. In a breast lift only the skin is resected. In both procedures the nipple is elevated. If a patient perceives her breasts to be small as well as droopy, small breast implants may be inserted at the same time.
It is important to understand that no person is perfectly symmetrical from one side to the other, even before a surgical procedure. Every attempt will be made during surgery to minimise your side-to-side dissimilarities, but such differences are natural and always persist to some degree even after the most successful operation.
Here are some frequently asked questions about breast reductions and breast lifts.
Free breast reduction surgery in johannesburg
The plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Johannesburg wants to make the lives of women like this easier.
Her incredible undertaking came about in 2015, when Marisse and her team performed breast reductions on three handicapped disadvantaged girls from the Casa do Sol School. The school aims to make it easier for learners to become part of society.
Dr Marisse Venter and Dr Smith. PHOTO: Supplied
Marisse practises in the Breast Care Centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, where she and her team operated on the three girls for free in December last year.
“Breast reductions are done to change the size, weight, firmness and shape of breasts,” Dr Venter says. Breasts that are too big can be physically detrimental and also affect your mental health.
She says breast operations aren’t supposed to be luxuries and in the cases of the three girls they were necessary. Now, with their handicaps, they can better carry out daily tasks and care for themselves.
The girls, who were lagging behind as far as physical activities were concerned, couldn’t take part in school activities, Dr Venter says.
After consultations and intensive evaluations and research the girls underwent the operations. “A breast reduction gives you more freedom in your movements.”
“Before the operations they were embarrassed when they had to dress in front of the other girls at their school.
“Their breasts no longer have a negative influence on their psychological wellbeing; they’ve improved their self-confidence and social interaction.”
Marisse has a big heart, says colleague Storm Bentley. Although she specialises in reconstructive surgery on cancer patients she does more than expected and hopes to make a difference in more people’s lives.
Dr. Venter and her team offer free consultations for patients without medical aid, based on criteria such as over-large breasts, breast tissue, oversized breasts, big belly, back and neck bumps, or facial abnormalities. The board at Netcare decides if the operation can be performed. The team aims to raise awareness and expand the non-profit service, offering medical services free to those meeting the criteria.
