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Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
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Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
in Polokwane & Mbombela.
Breast reduction removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to alleviate chronic physical discomfort and create a lighter, more proportional breast shape.
✦ Specialist-Led
✦ Polokwane & Mbombela
✦ Individual Assessment
CLINICAL OVERVIEW
Understanding Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty).
Personalised assessment and surgical planning tailored to your anatomy.
Disproportionately large or heavy breasts (macromastia) frequently cause persistent neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, painful bra strap grooving, skin irritation, and restricted physical mobility. Breast reduction surgery removes excess tissue, repositions the nipple-areola complex to an elevated position, and reshapes the breast for lasting comfort and lifestyle freedom.
Patient Safety & Specialist Protocol
All surgical procedures are performed by Dr MP Madzhia in accredited theatre facilities adhering strictly to South African medical safety standards and sterile protocols. Patient evaluation includes detailed medical screening and anaesthetic assessment prior to theatre booking.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Who may consider Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)?
Suitability is determined during an individual clinical consultation. Common considerations include:
- Women suffering from chronic postural pain: Patients dealing with constant neck, shoulder, and thoracic back ache caused by breast weight.
- Patients with skin chafing or bra strap grooves: Individuals experiencing painful inframammary intertrigo (chafing under the breasts) and deep shoulder indentations.
- Women seeking balanced proportions and freedom: Patients who want to exercise comfortably, wear clothing without struggle, and regain physical ease.
A private consultation is necessary to confirm whether this treatment aligns with your anatomy and health status.
Book AssessmentSURGICAL JOURNEY
Step-by-step specialist care.
From your initial assessment through surgical execution and guided recovery.
Precision Tissue Resection & Reshaping
Performing glandular reduction and repositioning the nipple-areola complex on a healthy vascular pedicle.
Recovery & Supportive Garment Wear
Wearing a supportive post-surgical bra, managing swelling, and scheduled wound checks over several weeks.
OUR PRACTICE LOCATIONS
Consultations in Limpopo & Mpumalanga.
Dr MP Madzhia consults at two fully equipped medical practices in South Africa.
LIMPOPO PRACTICE
Polokwane
74 Grobler Street, Polokwane 0699
Tuesdays & Fridays · 08:30–17:00
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MPUMALANGA PRACTICE
Mbombela
Suite 201E, Riverside Medical Centre, 05 Torrent Crescent, Riverside Park, Mbombela 1200
Monday–Friday · 08:30–17:00
View Mbombela PracticeQUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently asked about Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty).
Clear, straightforward medical answers to common patient questions.
Will medical aid cover my breast reduction?
Many South African medical aids cover breast reduction when verified as medically necessary to relieve documented chronic physical symptoms (severe postural pain, intertrigo, or shoulder grooving). Pre-authorization assistance is provided.
How much weight is typically removed?
The amount removed depends entirely on your anatomy, frame size, and symptoms. Often between 400g to over 1,000g per breast is removed.
Will breast reduction lift my breasts as well?
Yes! Breast reduction inherently lifts and firms the breasts, elevating the nipple to a more youthful, upright position.
Ethical Medical Notice: Individual results and suitability vary. Surgical procedures carry inherent risks and require a thorough in-person consultation with a registered specialist plastic surgeon to discuss clinical indications, realistic expectations, potential complications, and specific recovery instructions. General educational content only; Dr MP Madzhia's tailored clinical assessment takes priority.
COMPLEMENTARY CARE
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