Alleviate physical discomfort and achieve proportional balance with advanced breast reduction surgery.
Breast reduction, 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.
During a breast reduction, a planned amount of breast tissue, fat and skin is removed from each breast. The remaining tissue is reshaped to create a smaller breast, and the nipple and areola are repositioned. In some cases, the areola can also be made smaller. The incision pattern depends on breast size, skin quality and the amount of reduction required. Scars commonly run around the areola and vertically to the breast crease, with an additional scar along the crease when needed.
“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.
Your consultation with Dr Gus begins with a discussion of your symptoms, goals, medical history and preferred breast size. He will assess breast volume, skin quality, nipple position and symmetry, then explain the amount of reduction that may be suitable for your anatomy. You will discuss incision options, expected scars, recovery and possible changes in nipple sensation or breastfeeding ability. The goal is a surgical plan that balances symptom relief, breast shape and safety.
Before surgery, all relevant medical information is reviewed and factors that could influence your procedure or recovery are optimised.
Breast reduction is performed under general anaesthesia. Dr Gus removes the planned amount of breast tissue, fat and excess skin, reshapes the remaining tissue and repositions the nipple and areola. The incisions are closed, dressings are applied and a supportive bra is fitted. A drain may be used if needed. The technique and operating time depend on the size and complexity of the reduction.
Patients often report an immediate sense of relief in their neck and back, overshadowing the mild surgical soreness.
Swelling, bruising, tightness and discomfort are expected during the first few days. Pain is usually manageable with prescribed medication. You should rest but remain gently mobile, with regular short walks encouraged. Avoid lifting, pushing, pulling and strenuous activity. Many patients take approximately one to two weeks away from work, depending on the nature of their occupation.
Most patients feel considerably more comfortable and can gradually return to normal light daily activities. Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting and upper-body training should still be avoided.
Most routine daily activities can be performed comfortably, although strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should still be limited. The breasts may initially appear higher or firmer than expected. This gradually changes as the tissues relax and settle.
Most patients are feeling close to their normal routine. Light exercise can often be increased gradually.
Swelling continues to resolve and the breasts begin to assume a more natural position and shape. Activity levels can usually continue to increase gradually. The scars may still appear pink or prominent at this stage.
Most patients can return to the majority of their normal activities and exercise. Although the initial recovery period is approximately six weeks, the final breast shape and scar appearance continue to evolve for several months.
Breast reduction may be suitable if your breasts feel too large or heavy for your body and you would like a smaller size.
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
Yes. Scars usually surround the areola and extend vertically to the breast crease; a scar within the crease may also be required. Scars are permanent but generally soften and fade over time.
Breastfeeding may still be possible, but surgery can reduce milk production.
Operating time varies with the size and complexity of the reduction and whether any other procedures are performed. Dr Gus can give you a more useful estimate after assessing your surgical plan.
Many patients return to desk work after approximately one to two weeks.
The reduction in breast size is usually long-lasting. Ageing, pregnancy and weight changes can alter breast size and shape over time. The final shape may take several months to settle.
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.
