On the day of the operation, you will arrive at the day clinic of the Haus zur Pyramide 1 1/2 hours before the breast reduction. The nursing staff and your doctors will prepare you for the procedure. The procedure takes about 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia.
The excess skin, fat and glandular tissue is removed from the lower breast area, then the inside of the breast is reshaped and the skin over it is tightened. The areola is reduced in size and lifted to its new position.
The incision for breast reduction runs around the areola, vertically downwards and in most cases an incision is also necessary in the breast crease. Here you can find all the information about the T method and i method (also known as the Lejour method).
The surgical techniques performed in the Breast Atelier differ primarily in terms of the incision technique:
The i-method according to Léjour is a scar-saving, vertical lift that is particularly recommended for medium-sized breasts that need to be reduced in size and tightened at the same time. By making a vertical incision downwards, excess skin below the nipple can be removed.
The T-method is particularly suitable for very large, very sagging breasts, as the vertical incision below the nipple is followed by a horizontal incision in the underbust fold to remove sufficient excess skin.
Further information on the incision techniques can be found here.
You must remain in the day clinic for at least 2 hours for monitoring purposes, after which you may be picked up.
The first wound check will take place the next day. Any drains will then be removed and any risks identified. In the following weeks, you will wear a supportive sports bra to immobilize you. Proper scar care is just as important over the next few months
Find out here about possible risks and the necessary aftercare after the operation.
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Our fixed price of CHF 12,900 for a breast reduction does not include any hidden costs and reflects the quality of our additional services for your safety and satisfaction.
The consultation with one of our FMH specialists in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery includes the following services:
Breast reductions are an issue for many women. Regardless of age. The reasons vary, but most women want breasts that harmonize with their figure and do not cause any discomfort.
At the Breast Atelier in Zürich, our renowned specialists meet this wish by seeing every woman as an individual, taking their personal expectations seriously and choosing the best individual treatment method together with the patient after detailed consultations.
Your consultation appointment with one of our specialists lasts between 30 and 60 minutes and is free of charge. There is enough time to understand your needs and your expectations in detail.
Book a free consultationOct 12, 2025
I would recommend this step to any woman who - like me - used to suffer from an overly large bust. It's not just an aesthetic change, but a liberation, both physically and emotionally. It has really changed my life for the better! I am now really proud of my "new" breasts.
Read moreSep 07, 2023
I was turned away from another clinic because a second operation was not possible. I then came across Breast Atelier on the Internet. The positive testimonials persuaded me to make an appointment. After all, I had nothing to lose.
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