Breast reduction in Zurich – for a lighter and harmo­niously propor­tio­ned breast 

The approach taken depends, on the one hand, of course, largely on the patient’s expec­ta­ti­ons regarding her new breasts, and, on the other hand, on the existing condi­ti­ons, the elasti­city of the skin, the amount of existing glandular tissue, the degree of ptosis (i.e., sagging of the breast), and any breast asymmetry.

If there are signi­fi­cant diffe­ren­ces between the two breasts, these can be taken into account when planning the surgery. You can learn more about this on our page on breast asymmetry.

During a detailed, very personal consul­ta­tion, the patient’s expec­ta­ti­ons must be weighed against the medically and surgi­cally achie­va­ble results, and the surgeon must determine the optimal approach to achieving a new, firm, and aesthe­ti­cally pleasing bust. The postope­ra­tive care guide­lines are the same as those for breast augmen­ta­tion.

The surgical incision depends on the chosen surgical technique, the breast size, the existing breast volume, the width of the breast base and the indivi­dual skin condition. As a rule, the incision is made around the nipple and verti­cally downwards to the infram­ammary fold. 

For more extensive reduc­tions, an additio­nal trans­verse incision is required in the lower breast fold. Tissue and skin are removed from the lower part of the breast. You should not generally rely on a scar-saving surgical technique, as this does not always achieve an optimal breast shape. 

It is often better to accept a slightly wider scar in exchange for a well-propor­tio­ned bust. After all, the scars from the operation fade after just a few months and often only a thin line remains, which an unknowing observer will not notice. In any case, the surgeon will try to keep the unavo­ida­ble incisions as small and incon­spi­cuous as possible so that they are concealed even by a skimpy bikini. 

Real compli­ca­ti­ons are very rare with this procedure. However, infec­tions or postope­ra­tive bleeding are possible events that require more intensive follow-up care. 

During the healing process, there may be sensory distur­ban­ces, both hypo- and hyper­sen­si­ti­vity in the nipple area, which usually subside quickly. In extremely rare cases, a circu­la­tory problem during the healing phase can lead to hardening of the tissue or changes in the pigmen­ta­tion of the nipple. Correc­tion of widened scars may be necessary in rare cases if the patient is predis­po­sed to this. 

After the surgery, we’ll apply an elastic latex bandage to help keep the breast in shape. After 2–3 days (following the first bandage change), you should wear a well-fitting sports bra; this should be worn day and night for 3 weeks, and then only during the day for another 3 weeks. 

After a short recovery period, you can return to your everyday life, and we carry out short-term accom­pany­ing wound healing checks in our practice.

The operation is quite lengthy and requires highly competent prepa­ra­tion of the tissue and consci­en­tious hemosta­sis. The skin is also readapted in several layers and is time-consuming. 

As with any cosmetic procedure, the cost of surgery depends on the type and extent of the operation. These are made up of the anesthe­sia fee, the duration of the operation and our fee note. We will discuss these costs with you in detail before­hand and a fixed fee will be set, regard­less of how long the procedure ultim­ately takes. This allows you to calculate precisely. As this is an elective procedure, the costs are not usually covered by health insurance. 

The postope­ra­tive behavi­oral rules are the same as for a breast lift or breast augmen­ta­tion.

Price for breast reduction surgery:

from CHF 13,000

The cost of an initial on-site consul­ta­tion is CHF 250. This amount can be credited towards your treatment if it takes place within 6 months. If you do not show up for the bindingly agreed initial appoint­ment, a cancel­la­tion fee of CHF 150 will be charged. 

The following rule applies to agreed surgery appoint­ments: In the case of planned and scheduled opera­ti­ons, it is often not possible for Medicine&Beauty AG to find a repla­ce­ment patient in the event of a cancel­la­tion. Due to these planning diffi­cul­ties, it is only possible to cancel surgery appoint­ments free of charge if this is done in writing by the customer at least 7 days (calendar days) in advance by e-mail or WhatsApp. 

For cancel­la­ti­ons made less than 7 calendar days before the planned operation, the customer will be charged 50% of the previously agreed operation costs. Appoint­ments canceled by Medicine&Beauty AG for health, medical or technical reasons cannot be refunded or compen­sa­ted. An alter­na­tive date will be offered at no additio­nal cost.