Alleviate physical discomfort and achieve proportional balance with advanced breast reduction surgery.
Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a transformative procedure designed to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size more in proportion with your body. Overly large breasts can cause significant physical distress, including chronic neck and back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, and
skin irritation.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk focuses equally on functional relief and aesthetic outcome. His advanced reduction techniques relieve the physical burden of heavy breasts while simultaneously lifting and reshaping the remaining tissue into a firm, elevated, and beautiful contour. The result is not just a smaller breast, but a beautifully proportioned and youthful chest.
“True aesthetic success in breast reduction is measured by the profound
physical relief and renewed freedom of movement.”
Significantly alleviates chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts.
Brings the breast size into harmony with the rest of your body frame for a balanced silhouette.
Removes front-heavy weight, making it instantly easier to stand straight and tall.
Allows for comfortable participation in high-impact sports, running, and physical activities.
The procedure inherently includes a breast lift, elevating drooping tissue and repositioning the nipple.
Resolves chronic skin irritation and rashes that often occur beneath the breast crease.
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
A comprehensive physical assessment to determine the appropriate amount of tissue to remove for optimal balance.
Detailed markings are made to map the precise incisions and the new, elevated nipple position.
Excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin are meticulously excised to reduce weight and volume.
The remaining tissue is reshaped, sutured into its new elevated position, and supported with a medical bra.
Follow-ups monitor the healing of incision lines, which mature and fade significantly over the first year.
Patients often report an immediate sense of relief in their neck and back, overshadowing the mild surgical soreness.
Expect mild to moderate soreness and swelling. Physical rest is essential, and pain medication is provided.
Most patients are comfortable returning to work and driving. A soft, supportive bra must be worn constantly.
Swelling decreases dramatically. The breasts begin to settle into a natural shape, and light exercise can resume.
By 6 months, the new breast shape is fully established, feeling incredibly light and proportionate.
Breast reduction is ideal for women whose disproportionately large breasts cause physical discomfort or emotional self-consciousness.
You may be a candidate if you:
Breast Reduction
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast reduction generally takes 3 to 4 hours due to the intricate reshaping required.
It is performed under general anaesthesia in our state-of-the-art surgical facility.
Yes, standard anchor or lollipop scars are necessary, but they are easily hidden under swimwear and fade over time.
Most return to work in 1-2 weeks. High-impact exercise and heavy lifting must wait 6 weeks.
Results are permanent, though significant weight gain or pregnancy can alter the breast size in the future.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
