Your GP will be able to discuss with you what your concerns are, and whether the NHS will be able to help in your case. If your GP considers that your case will be eligible then they can refer you to an NHS breast reduction surgeon.
Before going ahead with an NHS breast reduction, the surgeon will talk you through what is involved , the risks of the procedure, and the expected outcome.
They will likely explain to you how the breast reduction surgery will change the shape, look and feel of your breasts.
They will also explain what scarring you can expect as well as changed or reduced nipple sensation, as well as the potential that you may not be able to breastfeed. Unfortunately due to the large number of patients seeking a breast reduction from the NHS, the wait list can be anything from a few months to a few years. For more information about receiving a breast reduction surgery on the NHS then patients should consult their GP or take a look at the breast reduction section of the NHS website.
You may discover that your GP does not believe you are eligible for a breast reduction on the NHS, or that following referral to a breast reduction clinic they are unable to perform the surgery on the NHS.
In this instance, you may wish to consider private breast reduction treatment. Genes, hormones and body shape and size may determine how large a woman's breasts are — usually they are in proportion to the rest of the body but some women's may be exceptionally large. Whether the NHS will offer the operation may depend on where someone lives and why they want the operation. However, it may be considered if a women is experiencing effects like backache, neck or shoulder pain, rashes or skin infections beneath the breasts, or psychological distress.
The NHS may also consider the size of a woman's breasts, their weight, their age, whether they smoke, and whether other solutions have been tried. And local funding availability also plays a role — different NHS boards around the country have different criteria so women living in some areas may be more able to get the surgery than those in others. Danielle Sullivan, from Selby in North Yorkshire, said she has had large breasts since she was in primary school and, as well as being Vicky Rog, 19, from Bushey, Hertfordshire, said she struggles to even bend down because of the severe back pain caused by her 34I breasts.
Aminata Daboh, 20, from Birmingham, has set up a GoFundMe page to pay for the reduction of her 'a lot of emotional distress and physical Amber Roach, 21, from Bushey in Hertfordshire had 3. Lyndsey Nurse, 35, from Highworth, Swindon, claims her 36L breasts won't stop growing and she has to make her own bras out of hand towels Phoebe Rodgers, 24, from Spalding, Lincolnshire, says lots of her friends are jealous of her large chest without realising that they leave Argos AO.
Privacy Policy Feedback. Size of a woman's breasts, their weight, their age, whether they smoke, will be considered before surgery is offered Breast reduction surgery is done to reduce the size and weight of a woman's breasts, and involves removing fat, tissue and skin from the chest.
The NHS will not usually do a breast reduction for cosmetic reasons. Source: NHS Choices. Read articles that feature this panel Mother, 29, with 38KK breasts says her giant chest is ruining her life by causing painful sores and back and shoulder aches which keep her Size 8 teenager, 19, with natural 34I breasts insists they're a 'curse' and have led to 'cruel' taunts and severe back problems as she University student, 20, compared to a porn star for her natural 32HH boobs begins fundraising for a breast reduction due to 'unbearable back Be careful when searching the internet to look for doctors and clinics who provide breast reduction.
Some clinics may pay to advertise their services on search listings. They should be listed on the specialist register and have a licence to practise. Read more about choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure. Breast reduction surgery is usually done under general anaesthetic. In some cases, local anaesthetic with sedation may be used.
It can take several weeks to fully recover from breast reduction surgery. You may need to take a few days off work. You may have sore, swollen and bruised breasts for a few weeks. You'll need to wear an elasticated compression garment day and night for 1 to 2 weeks after the operation. This helps support your chest while it heals. How long you need to keep the dressings on will depend on how quickly your wounds heal.
After 1 to 2 weeks, your stitches will either dissolve or be removed. Avoid stretching, strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for about 3 weeks after the operation.
It will take about 6 weeks until you can return fully to your normal activities. You can drive again when it's no longer painful to wear a seatbelt, which may be several weeks after the operation. Most men just have a scar around their nipples. But a large breast reduction may also result in a vertical scar and a horizontal scar across the breast crease an anchor-shaped scar.
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