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Breast Liposculpture

Tumescent Liposculpture: Breasts

As a recent medical development, Breast Liposculpture has proven to be safe, quick, and effective in breast reduction, by removal of fat from the breasts. Unlike conventional liposuction, Tumescent Liposculpture is safer and results in less soreness, produces less bruising and swelling, and has a much shorter recovery period.

Tumescent Liposculpture is a simpler and less traumatic procedure than previous surgical procedures, because nothing under the skin is actually cut. This is due to the use of tumescent anaesthetic, a special local anaesthetic that is infused under the skin. A thin tube called a microcannula, less than 2mm in diameter, is then inserted into the small injection holes and dislodges the fat from the fibrous network in the breast. The microcannula is connected to an aspirator which carries the fat away. The results of breast liposculpture are natural and long lasting however breast size as a natural process may change due to weight gain or pregnancy.

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Patient Testimonials

Ruth aged 71 yrs.

I had been on Hormonal Replacement Therapy for 12 years due to menopause, which had resulted in my breasts exploding to an F cup. On my small frame it was revolting – I hated my breasts passionately. I felt so out of proportion and unbalanced – exercise had become difficult and I had indentations in my shoulders like my grandmother – oh how I hated that!

My breasts were dictating my wardrobe. The clothing I liked I could not wear, if I wanted to do the buttons up! My large breasts made me feel like a big woman.

The procedure itself was long although I watched a DVD throughout to pass the time.

There were times when I felt some pain – similar to a big workout at the gym – but nothing I couldn’t bear and certainly nothing compared to childbirth – and that was 50 years ago! I still remember that well!

The first day after the operation, I rested. I was out of bed but resting-up.

After that it was business as usual! No down time, but I did wear a support garment for two weeks. Bit of a granny corset but nothing too dramatic.

I just have one thing to say, and that is: “it is absolutely worth it! I am thrilled – I can’t believe I am so tiny and beautiful again".

I am now a C cup and am so proud of my breasts. I love them! -And so does my husband.

No one noticed what I had done. They just said I had lost weight. GREAT!

Dr Paul Salmon has changed my life!

 

Suzanne

I was always conscious of my large breasts. I could not find clothing I liked that fitted over them and I had to wear large unflattering sizes.

The love of my life kept calling me names referring to my breasts. I wore a crop top constantly to hide them which again drew comments from my partner. Prior to the procedure I was really nervous. In fact on arrival I was going to bolt out the door – however Dr Paul Salmon and his awesome team seemed to understand exactly how I was feeling and instilled a sense of – “Yes I can do this, this is for me!” And I was given medication to relax me, which worked beautifully.

The whole procedure was kind of surreal. It wasn’t painful – just a tugging sensation. It wasn’t comfortable but it wasn’t painful – it was just weird!

After the operation I was really tired but I had worked long hours building up to the procedure as I work in television.

I did go for the recommended walk but I was really tired and I just wanted to get back to my bed. I wasn’t in pain though. I was tender – as if I had done 100 too many sit-ups, and messy with the draining fluid, but nothing I couldn’t handle – and I am a 'wuss' at the best of times!

I am an emotional type of person. I was warned about the release of oestrogen due to the procedure – (oestrogen is stored in the fat so when it is removed by liposculpture, oestrogen is released causing a pre-menstrual tension type of scenario).

I only told one friend I was having the procedure as I thought people generally might be judgmental.

I was certainly tender for quite some time afterwards and I felt very trussed up.

My breasts did not decrease dramatically. Probably I went down a cup size which is what I wanted.

I went out and bought lovely bras. My clothes fitted for the first time since puberty!

I put on weight after my procedure and I did put it on my breasts but it was just where I was at in my life. Dr Salmon had warned me this would happen if I put on weight.

Having now lost the weight again I am pleased to say it has come off my breasts.

Proportionately now they are still smaller. I feel great about my breasts now.

Simple things really affect you - I was in America and there was a heat wave and I could just wear a tank top and no bra. The top came down to expose my cleavage. Normally I would have pulled the top up but I feel so good about my breasts I left the top as it was.

Dr Paul Salmon is just lovely, but he is staunch as well. He was cross with me when I put on weight and did his best to encourage me to lose it which I did. I will one day have my stomach liposculptured as well.