Breast Symmetrisation Procedures

Breast symmetrisation uses individually tailored surgery to improve breast symmetry following cancer surgery and/or radiotherapy.

The Procedure

Around 1–3 hours depending on the procedure

General anaesthetic

Hospital Stay

Day case / overnight

Drains

Usually no

Recovery

Depends on the procedure or combination performed and may involve support garments and temporary activity restrictions.

Time Off Work

1–2 weeks

Driving

Around 2–3 weeks

Procedure Details

Following breast reconstruction or cancer treatment, differences in size, shape or position can remain. Symmetrisation surgery may involve reduction, lifting, augmentation or fat transfer to one or both breasts.

The operation is individual and may involve reduction, mastopexy, augmentation, fat transfer or revision of the reconstructed breast.

Follow up

Wound/dressing review at 7-10 days; surgeon review at around 4-8 weeks.