Breast Reduction at Dr. Petrus van Deventer

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Breast Reduction at Dr. Petrus van Deventer

Dr. Petrus van Deventer, located in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa offers patients Breast Reduction procedures among its total of 6 available procedures, across 1 different specialties

. Currently, there's no pricing information for Breast Reduction procedures at Dr. Petrus van Deventer, as all prices are available on request only, whilst the national average price is approximately $5,364.

All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they have multiple recognized accreditations, including:

HPCSA - Health Professions Council of South Africa
APRSSA - Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa

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What you need to know about Breast Reduction in Cape Town

Female Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty), also known as Reduction Mammoplasty, is a surgical operation to reduce the weight and volume of the breasts. During the procedure, fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts, which are then reshaped, and the nipples repositioned. The nipple-areola complex (NAC) is preserved to ensure that lactational ability is not affected. The mammoplasty is performed for three reasons, aesthetic, physical and psychological.

Breast size is determined by genes, hormones, body frame, and weight. For most women, breast size is proportionate to the body, but for some, the breasts are particularly large. Large breasts can cause physical symptoms such as discomfort, backache, neck pain, and skin irritations. Oversized breasts can also cause psychological distress. Common complaints from women with large breasts include not being able to wear fashionable clothes and finding it difficult to take part in active sports. In these cases, breast reduction surgery can be an option.

What's the Recovery Time for Breast Reduction Procedures in Cape Town?

It takes several months for recovery from a breast reduction surgery. You cannot go to work for 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. There will be pain and swelling in the initial days for which you are given some medicines. Avoid intensive physical activity for at least 1 month. You are asked not to wear underwire bras for a few months. You are allowed to wear a normal bra after 4 weeks. It takes 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling and tenderness to go away. Even after complete recovery, scars do not disappear. However, they are faded and become less visible. Changes continue to take place for a year after going through this surgery.

What's the Success Rate of Breast Reduction Procedures in Cape Town?

Breast reduction mammoplasty is found to be successful in most of the cases. According to a survey, 80% of women are satisfied with the results of the surgery. This effectively reduces neck pain, back pain, headache, and shoulder pain, with your breasts no longer sagging and causing these problems. Respiratory and circulatory problems are also resolved. In case this surgery is not successful, it leaves prominent scars which can be subjected to hypertrophy. There might be less than the required amount of tissue and fat removal. Sometimes, more breast tissue is removed leaving your chest flat. A secondary breast reduction surgery is performed to cope with this.

For an in-depth and personal review of the pros and cons of Breast Reduction, including before and after shots, watch this video blog.