Breast reduction
Back pain, tension, bra straps that dig in, limits on exercise: breasts that are too large can be a daily burden. A breast reduction takes weight off your shoulders and at the same time shapes a smaller, firmer and harmonious breast.
- Less weight
- Surgery 2 to 3 hours
- One night in the clinic
- from €6,000
A consultation without obligation, with 3D simulation and sizer implants – around an hour of time for you.
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What a breast reduction achieves
In a breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) excess glandular tissue, fat and skin are removed, the breast is reshaped and lifted, and the nipple is moved higher if necessary. The operation takes two to three hours under general anaesthetic.
The aim is not only less volume but breasts that feel natural, suit your body and relieve discomfort for the long term – with scars as fine as possible and balanced sides.
Individually planned
How much volume is removed, which incision technique suits and whether an additional lift makes sense are decided together at the consultation – with symmetry and proportions in mind.
Breast reduction at a glance
- Length of surgery2 to 3 hours
- AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic
- StayOne night
- Light activitiesafter 1 to 2 weeks
- Exerciseafter 4 to 6 weeks
- Final resultafter 3 to 6 months
- Support braduring healing
- Costsfrom €6,000
Techniques and scars
Which technique suits depends on how much tissue is to be removed. The aim is fine, inconspicuous scars that fade over time.
| Feature | Lollipop incision | Anchor or T incision |
|---|---|---|
| Scar | around the areola and vertically down | additionally in the inframammary fold |
| Suited to | moderate reductions | large reductions with major reshaping |
| Lift | included | included |
The procedure in three steps
- Consultation and planning
Analysis of breast shape and complaints, desired volume, incision technique, realistic expectations.
Then a health check, blood tests and anaesthesia briefing.
- The operation
Under general anaesthetic tissue is removed, the breast shaped, the nipple repositioned if necessary and the incisions finely closed. You then receive a support bra.
- Healing and aftercare
One night in the clinic with round-the-clock care, pain relief, scar care and regular check-ups.
Nipple and sensation
Fine nerve structures are spared as far as possible; if the nipple needs repositioning, this is done with care for its nerve supply. Most patients report that sensation stays the same or returns to normal within a few months. Rarely it may change temporarily or permanently – we discuss this in detail at the consultation.
Who performs breast surgery at the Kuzbari Centre
At the Kuzbari Centre, breast reduction is carried out by two specialists who focus exclusively on aesthetic breast surgery: Dr. Andreas Dobrovits and Dr. René Draxler. Over 5,000 breast operations have been performed at the Kuzbari Centre. You meet your surgeon at the first consultation, and he looks after you up to the final check-up.
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Reductions and lifts from the Kuzbari Centre:
Every case is a patient of the Kuzbari Centre, published with her consent. Front view before and after surgery.
- Case 12579
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Wish: Natural, symmetrical; no marked change in size. Procedure: Equalising breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay technique. All photos of this case
- Case 22756
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Wish: Smaller (from an E–F to a C cup), smaller areolae, natural; correcting the sagging. Procedure: Breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay technique. All photos of this case
- Case 15283
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Wish: A nicer shape with a B to at most C cup, keeping as much tissue as possible; correcting the sagging, slightly fuller at the top, smaller areolae. Procedure: Breast reduction using the Ruth Graf technique. All photos of this case
Photos of patients who consented to publication. Every body heals differently; a result shown here cannot be transferred to anyone else.
Costs and instalments
A breast reduction at the Kuzbari Centre costs from €6,000. The exact price depends on the extent, the technique and any additional lift.
- Breast liftincluded
- Surgery and feeincluded
- Anaesthesiaincluded
- Night in the clinic with mealsincluded
- All follow-up visitsincluded
If you wish, you can pay in instalments: up to five years via Kuzbari Finance at an effective annual rate of 9.99 % (fixed borrowing rate 9.56 % p.a., no processing fee). Example: €6,000 with no deposit over 60 months – monthly instalment €126.19, total amount payable €7,571.20.
Other breast procedures
Many concerns can be combined. What suits you is clarified at the first consultation.
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Lift with an internal bra
- Breast correction
- Asymmetric breasts
- Tubular breasts
- After pregnancy
- For active women
- Implant exchange
- Nipple correction
Frequently asked questions about breast reduction
How long does a breast reduction take?
Usually two to three hours under general anaesthetic, depending on the starting point and the desired size. You then stay one night in the clinic.
What scars result?
With the lollipop incision (vertical technique) there is a scar around the areola and vertically below it; with the anchor or T incision an additional scar in the inframammary fold. Which technique suits depends on the extent of the reduction.
Will nipple sensation be preserved?
Most patients report that sensation stays the same or returns to normal within a few months. In rare cases it may change temporarily or permanently.
When will I be back to normal?
Light activities after one to two weeks, sport and physically demanding work after four to six weeks. The final result shows after three to six months.
Will the breasts also be lifted?
Yes. A breast reduction removes glandular tissue, fat and skin and lifts the breast at the same time; the nipple is moved higher if necessary.
Can I breastfeed afterwards?
After a reduction the milk supply may be lower because glandular tissue is removed. If your family planning is not complete, raise it at the consultation.
Can differences between the sides be corrected?
Yes. The reduction is planned separately for each side so that both breasts match in size and height.
How much does a breast reduction cost?
At the Kuzbari Centre from €6,000, including consultation, surgery, the night in the clinic and all aftercare appointments.
Your consultation
Around an hour of time, measurements, 3D simulation, sizer implants and an honest assessment of what is possible – without obligation.
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