Private Patient Brochure
(Reduction Mammoplasty)
Miss Sascha Dua
Consultant Oncoplastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon
📞 03438 343638
📧 contactmedsec@protonmail.com
🌐 www.saschadua.com
📱 Instagram: @saschadua
Introduction
This brochure has been carefully designed to provide clear, balanced, and comprehensive information about breast reduction surgery. It combines clinical detail with a refined, patient-centred approach, supporting informed decision-making in line with professional standards set by the General Medical Council.
What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a procedure to remove excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, creating a lighter, more proportionate breast shape. The breasts are also lifted and reshaped to achieve a natural, balanced contour.
Who is this Procedure Suitable For?
You may benefit from breast reduction if you experience:
- Persistent neck, back, or shoulder discomfort
- Skin irritation beneath the breasts
- Restrictions in physical activity
- A desire for improved body proportion and confidence
A detailed consultation will determine your suitability and explore your goals.
Benefits
- Relief from physical discomfort
- Improved posture and mobility
- Enhanced body balance and silhouette
- Greater ease with clothing and lifestyle
- Increased confidence and wellbeing
Your Expectations & Outcomes
A Refined, Patient-Centred Approach
Achieving an elegant, natural result begins with a shared understanding between you and your surgeon.
A Personalised Outcome
Your result will be uniquely tailored to your anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals. The aim is harmony, proportion, and a result that feels authentically yours.
What This Procedure Can Achieve
- A lighter, more proportionate breast shape
- Improved comfort and freedom of movement
- Enhanced overall body balance
Understanding Limitations
- Perfect symmetry cannot be guaranteed
- Scars are permanent, though expected to fade
- Natural ageing and lifestyle factors will influence long-term results
Scarring: A Considered Outcome
Scars are carefully placed and managed with meticulous technique and aftercare. They typically soften and fade over time but will not disappear completely.
Recovery and Refinement
- Early improvement is visible within weeks
- Swelling settles gradually
- Final results evolve over several months
Emotional Considerations
Surgery can enhance confidence and comfort, but it is important to approach treatment with realistic expectations rather than the pursuit of perfection.
Risks and Potential Complications
All surgical procedures carry risk.
Common:
- Scarring
- Swelling and bruising
- Changes in nipple sensation
Less common:
- Infection
- Bleeding (haematoma)
- Delayed wound healing
Rare:
- Loss of nipple viability
- Asymmetry
- Need for revision surgery
These risks will be discussed in detail during your consultation.
Alternatives to Surgery
- Specialist bra fitting and support
- Physiotherapy
- Weight management where appropriate
These may alleviate symptoms but do not reduce breast size.
The Procedure
- Performed under general anaesthetic
- Duration: approximately 2–4 hours
- Removal of excess tissue and reshaping of the breast
- Repositioning of the nipple for a natural appearance
A day-case or overnight stay may be recommended.
Recovery
- Light activities: 1–2 weeks
- Avoid strenuous activity: 4–6 weeks
- Supportive surgical bra required
- Scars mature over several months
Follow-up care is an essential part of your treatment journey.
Consultation and Consent
In accordance with guidance from the General Medical Council:
- You will receive clear, honest information
- Risks, benefits, and alternatives will be explained
- You will have time to reflect before making a decision
- Consent is obtained only when you feel fully informed
A Luxury Standard of Care
Your experience reflects a Harley Street ethos of:
- Discretion and privacy
- Continuity of care
- Clinical excellence with attention to detail
From your initial consultation through to recovery, every stage is designed to feel calm, considered, and highly personalised.
Contact Information
📞 03438 343638
📧 contactmedsec@protonmail.com
🌐 www.saschadua.com
📱 Instagram: @saschadua