Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, reduces breast size and weight by removing excess fat, tissue, and skin. Dr Michael Kernohan, a specialist plastic surgeon in Sydney, performs this surgery and below are before and after photos of his past patients.
Breast Reduction – Patient 1
Bilateral Breast Reduction. Time off work 2-3 weeks. All scars take 9-12 months to reach maturity. 3 months post-op. Actual before and after images showing the results of Breast Reduction surgery performed by Dr. Michael Kernohan.
Breast Reduction – Patient 2
Bilateral Breast Reduction. Time off work 2-3 weeks. All scars take 9-12 months to reach maturity. 5 months post-op. Actual before and after images showing the results of Breast Reduction surgery performed by Dr. Michael Kernohan.
Breast Reduction – Patient 3
Bilateral Breast Reduction. Time off work 2-3 weeks. All scars take 9-12 months to reach maturity. Results shown at 4 months. Actual before and after images showing the results of Breast Reduction surgery performed by Dr. Michael Kernohan.
Breast Reduction – Patient 4
Bilateral Breast Reduction. Time off work 2-3 weeks. All scars take 9-12 months to reach maturity. 4 months post-op. Actual before and after images showing the results of Breast Reduction surgery performed by Dr. Michael Kernohan.
Breast Reduction – Patient 5
This patient underwent bilateral breast reduction surgery to address symptoms associated with large, heavy breasts. Results are shown 4 months after surgery. Typical time off work is 2–3 weeks. Scars continue to mature over 9–12 months. 4 Months Post-Op
Breast Reduction – Patient 6
Left breast reduction for symmetry. Performed as a day procedure. Results shown 5 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 7
Wise-pattern breast reduction with lateral liposuction. Overnight stay. Drains removed before discharge. Scars typically mature over 9–12 months. Photos 5 months post revision.
Breast Reduction – Patient 8
Bilateral breast reduction with lateral liposuction. 3-hour procedure with overnight stay. Drains removed before discharge. Results shown 4 weeks post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 9
Bilateral breast reduction with lateral liposuction. This method avoids the horizontal scar under the breast and may offer a more natural shape. Results shown at 9 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 10
Bilateral breast reduction using the vertical scar (“lollipop”) Hall-Findlay technique. Not suitable for all patients. 2.5-hour procedure with overnight stay. Scars mature 9–12 months. Results shown at 5 months (during pregnancy).
Breast Reduction – Patient 11
Right breast reduction and lift using the Hall-Findlay (lollipop) technique. Left breast reconstruction scar revised. Liposuction to right flank and left lateral scar. Results shown at 7 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 12
Bilateral breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay (“lollipop”) technique with lateral liposuction. 3-hour procedure, overnight stay. Scars typically mature over 9–12 months. Results shown at 88888 post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 13
Bilateral breast reduction using the “lollipop” technique with lateral liposuction. 3-hour procedure with overnight stay. Scars mature over 9–12 mths. Results shown at 8 weeks post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 14
Bilateral breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay (“lollipop”) technique. Not suitable for all patients. 2.5-hour procedure with overnight stay. Results shown at 6 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 15
Bilateral breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay (“lollipop”) technique. 2.5-hour procedure, overnight stay. Results shown at 6 weeks post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 16
Bilateral breast reduction with lateral liposuction. Avoids the horizontal crease scar and may offer a natural shape with less scarring. Results shown at 5 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 17
Bilateral breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay (“lollipop”) technique, which avoids the horizontal crease scar and may offer a natural shape with less scarring. Not suitable for all patients. Results shown 5 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 18
Breast reduction using the Hall-Findlay technique with a reduced ‘T’ scar and lateral liposuction. 2.5 hour procedure with overnight stay. Drains are removed before discharge. Results shown at 8 weeks post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 19
Bilateral breast reduction using the “lollipop” (vertical scar) technique with lateral liposuction. 2-hour procedure with overnight stay. Results shown at 4 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 20
Breast reduction using the Wise-pattern technique, which removes skin both vertically and horizontally to lift and reshape the breast. 2.5 hour procedure with overnight stay. Results shown at 7 weeks post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 21
Breast reduction using the Wise-pattern technique with lateral VASER liposuction. Skin is removed both vertically and horizontally to lift and reshape the breast. Results 4 months post-op.
Breast Reduction – Patient 22
Breast reduction using the Wise-pattern technique with lateral liposuction. Skin is removed vertically and horizontally to lift and reshape the breast. Results shown at 6 weeks post-op.
Disclaimer: All surgical or invasive procedures come with inherent risks, and results can vary widely between individuals due to factors like lifestyle, anatomy, overall health, weight, and nutrition. We encourage you to conduct thorough research and consider seeking a second opinion from a qualified healthcare provider.
