Breast Reduction
Relieve discomfort, restore proportion, and feel more at ease.
Are Large or Heavy Breasts Limiting Your Comfort or Confidence?
Oversized breasts can cause physical discomfort, affect posture, limit clothing choices, and draw unwanted attention. This isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about everyday wellbeing.
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the chest for better comfort, symmetry, and proportion. For many women, it’s life-changing, restoring ease in movement, confidence in clothing, and balance across the whole body.
Who We Often Help With This Procedure
Breast reduction is a highly personalised procedure, and we perform it for a range of physical and emotional reasons.
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Women experiencing chronic pain, in neck, shoulders or back
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Women experiencing rashes, soreness, or skin breakdown beneath the breasts
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Patients who are unable to exercise or find supportive clothing
Key detail: These are just a few examples of the patients we see — each with a different story, but often with similar goals: comfort, confidence, and completion.
What Happens at a Breast Reduction Consultation?
Consultation
Your consultation takes place at Tees Valley Hospital with Mr Ollie Bassett, Consultant Plastic Surgeon.
It’s calm, confidential, and focused on how your symptoms affect daily life.
You’ll be asked about your physical symptoms, previous attempts to manage them, and how you feel about your breast size. We’ll discuss size goals, preferred outcomes, and what result would feel comfortable and manageable long-term.
Examination will assess skin quality, asymmetry, nipple position, tissue distribution, and any posture or skin issues. No templated sizing, just a personalised plan that suits your body and lifestyle.
Questions
You’ll have time to ask about sensation, breastfeeding, scarring, future weight changes, and long-term outcomes.
Some patients bring photos of their ideal shape, others focus on comfort and function over size. Common questions include:
- Will I still have nipple sensation after surgery?
- Can I breastfeed in future?
- What do scars look like over time — and how are they cared for?
- What happens if I gain or lose weight after surgery?
Every question is welcome. There’s no rush, no judgment — just clear, honest guidance tailored to your goals and concerns.
Why Patients Choose Mr Ollie Bassett
Mr Bassett is a fully qualified Consultant Plastic Surgeon, GMC-registered (GMC No. 7082713), and a full member of BAAPS.
Mr Bassett is a fully qualified Consultant Plastic Surgeon, GMC-registered (GMC No. 7082713), and a full member of BAAPS.
He brings specialist training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and is known for honest communication, natural results, and calm, measured care.
All consultations and procedures are performed personally by Mr Bassett at Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough.
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What Will We Talk About in Terms of Recovery, Scarring and Results?
Recovery is a very important part of our procedure planning process.
Recovery is a vital part of your surgical journey — and we’ll guide you through it with clear, personalised advice. We’ll talk through where your scars will sit (typically in an anchor-shaped pattern), how they fade over time, and what steps you can take to support healing.
You’ll be given clear advice on:
- The scar pattern (usually anchor-shaped) and how it fades
- When to return to work (usually 10–14 days)
- How to manage swelling, posture, and wound care
- Post-operative bras and sleeping positions
- How sensation may change temporarily or permanently
Most patients notice an immediate improvement in movement and comfort. Over 3–6 months, swelling reduces and final results settle in.
Personalised Planning — No Templates, No Shortcuts
Always Bespoke
Every breast reduction is planned individually, based on tissue weight, body frame, skin elasticity, and patient goals.
There’s no such thing as an ideal cup size, just a result that feels balanced and manageable for you.
We’ll also consider long-term comfort, exercise, clothing fit, and how best to preserve nipple function and sensation.
Example Procedure
You’ll be shown which technique is best for your body, with full explanations of what to expect.
- Vertical (lollipop) scar – for moderate reductions with good skin quality
- Anchor scar – for larger reductions or more significant reshaping
- Free nipple graft – rarely needed, but used in very large reductions when blood supply is at risk
- Liposuction-assisted reduction – sometimes used to shape lateral tissue or manage heaviness under the arm
Thinking About Cost?
We believe the decision to pursue breast reduction surgery should be based on expertise, not price alone. Our fees reflect consultant-led care, surgical precision, and comprehensive aftercare — all tailored to you.
Clear Guidance, No Pressure
View typical fees and payment options on our pricing page via the link provided below.
What Our Patients Say
Patient Feedback
The pain in my shoulders went away within days. I only wish I’d done it sooner.
Patient Feedback
I didn’t want a dramatic change, just comfort. The difference is huge. I feel lighter, freer, and more confident in every way.
Patient Feedback
The care was incredible, clear, compassionate, and no pressure. My only regret is waiting so long to ask for help.
Feel Lighter, Straighter, and More at Ease
This isn’t just a cosmetic procedure, it’s often a turning point in daily comfort, mobility, and confidence.
For many women, breast reduction relieves the physical strain of backache, shoulder grooves, posture issues, and skin irritation. But the impact goes deeper: being able to move more freely, dress with ease, and feel more at home in your body can bring lasting emotional relief, too.
Whether your goals are practical, personal, or both, we’re here to guide you with honest advice and calm, expert-led care — so you can make decisions that truly support your wellbeing.
FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Reduction
Ready to take the first step?
Breast reduction consultations with Mr Bassett are available at Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough. Patients travel from across the North East, including York, Guisborough, Redcar, Durham, and Hartlepool.
You’ll leave your consultation with clear answers, a safe plan, and space to decide when the time is right.