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The average price of breast reduction is $4800, the minimum price is $1450, and the maximum price is $22300.
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Breast reduction | from $5900 | from $1574 | from $3500 |
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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a multi-specialty medical center in Turkey, Istanbul.
The medical center specializes in pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, weight loss surgery, and check-ups. Hisar Intercontinental Hospital serves only adults. 250,000 patients choose Hisar Intercontinental Hospital to get medical care every year. Hisar Hospital is certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) that confirms compliance with international standards of treatment quality and safety.
Patients from CIS, Balkans and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care.
Location: Saray Mah. Site Yolu Cad. No:7 34768 Ümraniye / İstanbul
- 20 years of experience in cosmetic surgery.
- 150 complex plastic surgeries.
- Dr. Bulent Cihantimur, the Head of the Aesthetic Surgery Center, ranked among top 50 best plastic surgeons in the world.
- Over 1,000 patients choose the clinic for plastic and aesthetic procedures annually.
- Among the clients of clinic are living models of Barbie and Ken, living “cartoon” Pixee Fox and Rodrigo Alves.
Breast reduction | $5445 - $7921 |
Istanbul Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Center is a Turkish clinic specialized in aesthetic, plastic and dental procedures, hair transplant, and Brazilian butt lift, in particular.
The clinic offers the newest methods as Vaser liposuction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, PRP therapy for hair loss treatment.
Over 4,000 patients choose İstanbul Aesthetics for plastic procedures. Hair and beard transplant by local specialists is popular with patients from the UK, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, and Argentina.
Location: Esentepe Mah. Keskin Kalem Sk. No.1 Şişli / İSTANBULBreast reduction | $3357 |
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What is breast reduction?
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgical intervention aimed to lessen the volume of the mammary glands, improve the breast shape, and displace the nipple-areola complex.
Why do women want to reduce the breast?
Dissatisfaction with the large size and congenital mammary glands asymmetry are the main reasons why women decide to reduce their breasts. Besides, large breasts can lead to health problems such as:
- posture’s deterioration
- spinal curvature because of uneven loading
- the organs disfunction because of the spinal deformities
- headaches, back pain, muscle spasm because of the load of the cervical spine
- problems with gait and balance
- breathing difficulty while lying down and sleep disorders
- increased mammary glands sweating, maceration, diaper rash (dermatitis).
What are the contraindications for reduction mammaplasty ?
Breast reduction is a minimally invasive surgical intervention, however, it has a list of contraindications:
- preparation for pregnancy, childbearing, and lactation
- age up to 21 (by this time, breast growth stops)
- diabetes
- benign and malignant neoplasms
- serious diseases of the kidneys and liver
- cardiovascular system disorders
- endocrine pathologies
- infectious diseases, especially in the acute stage
- blood diseases
- some diseases of the reproductive system
- mastopathy
- dermatological diseases in the area of breasts.
What are the risks of the surgery?
When deciding on getting the surgery, it is important to be aware that breast reduction surgery may lead to some complications. Such postsurgical complications may occur after the intervention as:
- infection
- swelling and hematomas
- suppuration
- divergence of sutures
- necrosis.
To avoid these complications, choose a high-class surgeon and follow all specialist’s recommendations after the procedure.
What are the most common side effects after breast reduction?
The most significant reasons for possible postoperative side effects are surgeon errors and non-compliance with medical recommendations. The most common of them are:
- Loss of sensitivity (partial or complete) — develops because of the nerve fibers damage. As a rule, sensitivity is finally restored in a few months after the operation.
- Asymmetry of the mammary glands — often the result of severe postoperative edema (swelling) or surgeon’s error. Corrected only by repeated operation.
- Scar formation — consequence of the very large tissue volumes removal. Cosmetic procedures will help make scars less noticeable.
- Fast return to the previous breast volume — even after the surgery, the breast may enlarge again (usually in patients with severe hormonal imbalance).
One of the most serious consequences of breast reduction surgery is the inability to breast-feed. However, some mammaplasty techniques can save the possibility of normal lactation in the future. Discuss your surgery plan with your doctor to be able to find a compromise.
What is the preoperative preparation?
- Lab testing (urinalysis, biochemical analysis, Rh factor blood test, analysis for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, coagulogram, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the mammary glands). You also need an examination by a therapist, gynecologist, and sometimes a phlebologist and other specialists.
- Preoperative consultations — the surgeon and the patient will discuss the risks and the desired result. The doctor carries out 3D modeling before the operation to evaluate the result immediately.
- Light diet — during the month before the operation, doctors recommend to keep a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, do not drink alcohol and do not take blood thinners.
- Maintaining your weight after the surgery— if you want to lose weight, it is better to do it before the operation, because significant weight loss after breast reduction can affect the breast shape and final result.
- Quitting smoking and taking hormonal contraceptives — 6 months before breast reduction, you should stop smoking (or at least limit it as much as possible) and take hormonal contraceptives. Otherwise, there is a risk of blood clots, which is very dangerous.
Read more about preparation before the procedure here.
What are the methods of breast reduction surgery ?
Reduction mammaplasty is performed by various methods. Only the specialist can decide which method is right for you during the consultation.
Vertical breast reduction technique
It is the most preferred method of reduction mammaplasty. The surgeon performs an incision around the areola (periareolar incision) and a vertical one - from the areola to the fold under the mammary gland. This technique helps to significantly change the size and shape of the breast, avoid complications, and saves the possibility of breastfeeding.
Classic (anchor) reduction mammaplasty technique
The operation allows you to remove significant amounts of breast tissue. It is the best method for people with gigantomastia. The surgeon performs a periareolar incision and incisions in the form of an inverted T — along the areola contour, between the areola, the base of the mammary gland, and along the fold under the mammary gland. The suture that remains after the anchor reduction is more noticeable than after other operations, however, the method is highly effective and in some cases is indispensable.
What is the breast reduction process?
- Before the operation, specialists take a photo of the mammary glands to compare the result with the initial shape.
- The doctor marks the skin of the chest and the anesthetist administers anesthesia. During the surgery, the patient is under general anesthesia.
- Breast reduction surgery takes 1.5-3 hours.
- The surgeon makes incisions, removes excess glandular and fatty tissue, excess skin, dislocates the nipples and areolas, tightens the tissues to make the breasts elastic.
- The breast specialist inserts sutures and establishes temporary drainage for fluid removal.
- The patient is applied with a compression bandage.
Find out more information about the operation process here.
How long is the recovery period after reduction mammaplasty?
At least 1-2 days after breast reduction , the patient stays in the clinic. After that, the doctor removes the drainage, applies a bandage, checks indicators, and discharges the patient from the clinic.
In general, the rehabilitation period after the breast reduction surgery takes about 6-8 months. Only after this period, you can evaluate the result completely. However, in 3 months you can notice the first results of breast reduction surgery.
The younger the woman, the better the effect and faster recovery. Young skin is elastic and holds its shape better, so the sutures heal more quickly. The volume of removed tissues also affects the surgery outcome — the larger the breast volume is, the longer the recovery period will be.
More details about the recovery period after breast reduction you can find here.
What rules should you follow during rehabilitation?
Even after discharge, the patient needs to follow some recommendations that significantly affect the surgery outcomes:
- At least a month after the operation, it is necessary to wear special compression underwear 24/7, and after a couple of months — only during the day.
- In the first 3-4 weeks, any physical activity has to be eliminated. During this period it is recommended to stay in bed.
- Shower and any water procedures are prohibited during the first week after the procedure.
- In 10-14 days, you need to visit the surgeon to remove the stitches. The barely noticeable scar may remain.
- Within a month after removing the sutures, it is recommended to avoid the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, bath. It is also undesirable to go to the beach.
- In the first weeks, and rare cases, months, patients are disturbed with bruises and swelling. To minimize the discomfort after the operation, you need to sleep on your back.
- In 4 weeks you can return to work and the usual lifestyle.
Where can you get breast reduction abroad?
There are 3 most popular destinations for breast reduction among Bookimed patients.
Thailand is attractive among tourists because of highly-developed plastic surgery specialty, experienced surgeons, and affordable prices. Thai clinics offer the breast reduction surgery price package which allows saving up to 70%. The boob reduction cost includes pre- and postoperative tests, the breast surgery, anesthesia. Local clinics provide medical services in accordance with international standards.
Plastic surgery in Turkey is the best price-quality ratio. The breast reduction procedure cost is 2 times lower than in Europe. The breast reduction is performed by doctors practiced in the USA and included in the list of world best plastic surgeons.
To answer how much is a breast reduction exactly is possible only after consultation with a doctor.
Spain is one of the best countries for breast reduction in Europe. Annually over 500,000 plastic surgeries are performed here. Breast reduction in Spain is performed by specialists who are in TOP-10 leading plastic surgeons in the world.
The breast reduction cost in Spanish clinics is one of the lowest in Europe.
How to choose the clinic for breast reduction surgery ?
To choose the medical center for breast reduction, take into account such factors:
- Experience of specialists. The success of breast reduction depends on doctor’s professionalism. Learn CV, accreditation, and certification of a chosen doctor. Also, ask the portfolio of the postsurgical results. The breast reduction cost may be influenced by the degree of a specialist.
- Status of a clinic. It is better to perform breast reduction in the clinics which have international accreditation. It means that all the procedures are carried out according to the world treatment protocols.
- Breast reduction reviews. Real patients’ testimonials about breast reduction help to choose the most suitable country and clinic. They give information about how much a breast reduction costs.
- Boob reduction price. The high boob reduction price cannot guarantee that a procedure is performed by a top plastic surgeon. In such countries as Turkey or Thailand breast reduction is as successful as in European countries, but breast reduction and implant cost is 2-3 times lower. The clinics perform breast reduction for women and men. Female and male breast reduction surgery cost is calculated only individually.
How to go for breast reduction abroad?
If you have doubts about choosing the country or clinic and need any additional information regarding breast reduction, submit a request on Bookimed. We will contact you and suggest the best variant taking into account all your requirements.
To find out how much is breast reduction, send a photo of your breast. We will resend it to a chosen medical center. Within 3 days, a clinic will provide a bill with breast reduction cost.
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Specialists of Teknon Medical Center perform the breast reduction in the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department. Doctors conduct the breast reduction procedure for up to 3 hours under general anesthesia.
The duration depends on severity and volume of surgical intervention. A patient is hospitalized for 1 day; then a doctor carries out the final examination. In 7-10 days stitches are removed.
A woman can return to work in 2-3 weeks. The scarring disappears in up to 1 year. The boob reduction price is calculated individually.
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Küçükçekmece Hospital is a private multy-specialty medical center based in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology. Kucukcekmece Hospital serves both adults and children. 35,000 patients choose the clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, Africa, and Arab League States visit the clinic most often.
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Madame Safiye Health Group is a private clinic in Turkey Istanbul focused on hair transplantation. The main specialist of the clinic is its founder, Dr. Safiye Kurt, who has been providing hair transplantation and aesthetical services for more than 16 years. During this period, she has successfully performed 25,000+ operations on hair transplantation for both men and women. Dr. Safiye Kurt is a member of the European Hair Research Society and the first doctor in Turkey who received the certificate on hair transplant. She is the first Turkish hair transplant expert with the license to practice in the United Arab Emirates. Madame Safiye Health Group applies FUE (follicular unit extraction) and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) transplantation methods. Dr. Safiye Kurt also uses the no-cut method which enables comfortable hair transplantation for both men and women who don’t want to shave their hair before the operation.
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Breast reduction | $3252 - $4196 |
Hair Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. The team offers the only one available in Turkey oxygenated hair transplantation with Comfort-in Device. Hair Clinic has been treating more than 20,000 successful patients inside the A-plus hospital since 2014. Among the clinic's achievements are the success rates: 99.0% for veneers, 95.0% for tooth restoration, 99.0% for dental implant, 99.0% for dental crown installation, 99.0% for FUE hair transplant, 99.0% for DHI hair transplantation, 99.0% for FUE hair transplant, 99.0% for Hair transplant, 99.0% for DHI hair transplantation, 95.0% for sleeve gastrectomy ,and 95.0% for Gastric balloon. Hair Clinic serves both adults and children. 5,000 patients choose Hair Clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, and Canada visit the clinic most often.
Location: Merkez, Çukurçeşme Cd. No:55, 34245 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul, Turkey

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Breast reduction | $3500 |
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Show all reviewsHi, ich hatte eine Bruststraffung mit Implantaten und möchte meine Erfahrungen gerne teilen. Ich wurde vom Flughafen abgeholt und ins Hotel gefahren, was super geklappt hat!Da ich erst am nächsten Tag den Op Termin hatte, habe ich die erste Nacht im Hotel geschlafen und wurde dann morgens von meiner Dolmetscherin Nevin abgeholt und in die Klinik gebracht die wirklich nur zwei Minuten zu Fuß entfernt war! Dort angekommen wartete mein Op Arzt Dr. Ergin Er schon auf mich um die Op endgültig nach meinen Wünschen vorzuplanen ich fühlt mich sehr gut aufgehoben! Seine Art beruhigt einen also mich hat sie beruhigt. Alles abgesprochen ging es weiter zur Blutabnahme die Ärztin für die Narkose stellte mir einige Fragen ob ich Medikamente nehme oder an Krankheiten leite etc. halbe Stunde später war ich schon in der Op. 3 Stunden war ich in Narkose die üblichen Dinge die sich kaum vermeiden lassen zb Übelkeit oder schmerzen nach der Narkose sind auch mir passiert aber dem sollte man sich im Klaren sein wenn man plant eine Operation zu machen! Genauso wie man nicht kalt kochen kann kann man auch schmerzen nach einer Operation nicht vermeiden, lindern durch schmerztabletten. Man bekommt Antibiotika und Schmerzmittel. Ein Tag später konnte ich im Hotel schon schlafen und zwei Tage später wurden die drainagen gezogen (unangenehm aber auszuhalten, müssen sowieso raus). Das Hotel sehr schön sauber riecht so lecker irgendwie und die Hotelfachangestellten super nett und zuvorkommend. Sie wissen das man eine Operation hatte und sind sehr hilfsbereit. Essen top! Man geht dann ab und zu so wie es der Dr. veranlasst zu Kontrolle ansonsten you need to rest und am letzten (7.) Tag geht man zum verbandwechsel und wird dann zum Flughafen von den zuständigen gestellten Taxen gebracht auch nette Leute sehr hilfsbereit! Ich habe nichts negatives zu sagen weil nichts vorgefallen ist was mich verärgert oder enttäuscht hat! Wer sich hier behandeln lassen möchte macht alles richtig 👍 ich bin sehr zufrieden und froh das ich durch bin 😁 An die Raucher man soll nicht rauchen ja, aber wer raucht sollte sich vorher um Zigaretten kümmern es gibt keine Automaten oder Zigaretten zu kaufen in der Nähe! Ciao 👋
will not say that so much the administrative staff is not so good, more arrogant , see interact with the beauty of people only more speak, and therefore cancel the operation,
I would highly recommend Saluss to anyone I was looked after very well from start to finish 👍
temiz güvenilir ve sağlam kadrosuyla saç ekiminin tek adresi saluss!
Carlo was amazing! He made sure I knew exactly what to expect every step of the way. There was always someone at the hospital who spoke English, and everyone there made my stay comfortable. Carlo even checked up on me once I was home through my recover several times. I will admit I was scared at first about leaving the US to have the surgery but I’m so glad I did it!
I had a full hysterectomy last month at Hospital de la Familia. I feel like a new person! The hospital was very nice with private rooms, even my husband was able to stay with me! All of the nurses were super sweet and helpful. Maritza was a joy to work with and made the whole process very easy. Muchas Gracias Dr Llamas and staff! So grateful to have found you 🙏😊

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My name is Tela, I visited the Esthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic and I was very pleased, 100-point examination, courtesy of 100 points, the translator is chic, responsive, kind, and most importantly experienced. I wish you only health and prosperity with respect to the Body. Меня зовит Теля, я посетила клинику Эстетик пластической хирургии и осталась очень давольна, обследывание на 100 балов, вежливость 100 балов, переводчик шикарный, отзывчивый, добрый, а самое главное опытный. Желаю вам только здоровья и процветания с уважением Теля.