Breast Reduction in Dubai

Consultation may be appropriate when breast weight or disproportion contributes to neck, back or shoulder discomfort, bra-strap grooves, moisture or irritation beneath the breast, difficulty exercising or clothing problems. Some patients mainly want a more proportionate size. Macromastia and breast hypertrophy describe excessive volume relative to the person's frame and symptoms; there is no single cup size or tissue-weight threshold that determines treatment for everyone.

The surgeon removes a planned combination of glandular tissue, fat and skin, then reshapes the remaining breast. The nipple and areola are normally moved on a tissue pedicle designed to preserve blood supply and, where possible, sensation and duct connections. Liposuction can refine selected fatty areas but cannot replace skin and gland removal in every patient.

A vertical pattern usually places a scar around the areola and down to the breast fold. An inverted-T or anchor pattern adds a horizontal scar within the fold and permits a larger adjustment. The choice depends on volume, skin excess, nipple position, tissue quality and circulation. Very large reductions may occasionally require a different nipple-management plan. Scars are permanent and mature gradually.

The informal term boob reduction usually refers to reduction mammoplasty. Male chest reduction follows a different diagnostic pathway; see the gynecomastia guide.

A professionally fitted supportive bra and weight management where appropriate may help symptoms. These measures do not provide the same planned removal of breast tissue and excess skin as surgery. Discuss persistent discomfort and any rapid change in breast size during a clinical assessment. Liposuction-only reduction is still a surgical procedure.

Candidacy depends on symptoms, anatomy, completed or stable breast development, general health, smoking status and realistic expectations. Pregnancy and weight change can alter a result. Rapid enlargement, a new lump, skin or nipple change, discharge or an imaging concern requires breast-health assessment before cosmetic planning. Juvenile or virginal breast hypertrophy needs especially careful evaluation because growth and recurrence are considerations.

Preparation may include blood tests, breast imaging based on age and clinical history, medication review, nicotine cessation and arranging help after surgery. Prescribed medicines should be changed only on clinical advice. The consent discussion should cover the planned scars, estimated rather than guaranteed size change, pathology when indicated, sensation, breastfeeding, asymmetry and the possibility of revision.

Use the breast reduction decision guide to organise your symptoms, medical records and questions about scars, recovery support and the written quotation before your appointment.

Swelling, bruising, tightness and tenderness are expected early. Dressings and a supportive bra may be advised, while driving, lifting and exercise are restricted until reviewed. Light routines may be possible in roughly one to two weeks, but work and activity clearance depends on the operation and healing. The contour continues to settle for several months.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recovery guide describes a gradual return to activity. Use these stages for planning, with individual clearance from your surgeon:

1. First week: allow time for rest, wound care and help with daily tasks.
2. Following weeks: return to work depends on your healing and whether your job involves lifting or physical effort.
3. Six weeks and beyond: discuss exercise and scar care at review; swelling and the final appearance may take several months to settle.

Before-and-after photographs should be compared at similar angles and follow-up stages. They can illustrate scar patterns and proportional change but cannot predict a patient's size, symptom relief or healing.

Temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness differ from complications such as infection or wound breakdown. Contact your surgical team promptly for severe pain, unusual swelling or changes in skin colour. The NHS breast reduction guide explains expected recovery effects and potential complications.

Risks include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, widened scars, asymmetry, contour irregularity, fat necrosis, altered nipple or breast sensation, partial or complete nipple-areola tissue loss, anaesthetic complications and revision surgery. Breastfeeding may remain possible, but no technique can guarantee it. Pregnancy, hormonal change and weight fluctuation can later change breast size and shape.

The cost depends on the surgical technique required, the complexity of the individual case, anaesthesia, facility standards, and whether procedures are combined. An accurate assessment requires an individual clinical evaluation.

When comparing breast reduction surgery costs in the UAE, request an itemised written quotation. Check whether it includes the surgeon, anaesthetist, operating facility, tests, pathology when indicated, support garments and follow-up. Ask how additional care or revision would be charged. The ASPS cost guide explains why a surgeon's fee alone may not represent the full cost; its US prices are not UAE estimates.

This page describes Dr. Kotti's breast reduction care in Dubai. If you live in Abu Dhabi or another emirate, discuss travel, an accompanying adult, the first postoperative review and any need to stay nearby before booking surgery. Agree how you will attend wound checks and contact the team if concerns arise after returning home. Arrange transport rather than assuming you can drive yourself after surgery.

Verify recognized Consultant Plastic Surgeon training, an active Dubai licence, relevant reduction experience, accredited-facility and anaesthesia arrangements, emergency planning and structured follow-up. Ask why a particular pedicle and scar pattern are recommended, how sensation and breastfeeding are considered, and what support is available if healing is delayed.