Experience report: Breast reduction of Esther K. | 60 years old

Esther K. (60) about her breast reduction in November 2020

Treatment by Dr. med. Rosmarie Adelsberger

How long did you struggle with the decision to undergo a breast reduction?

I gave the breast operation a lot of thought. I have suffered from having large breasts for years. I spent two years reading reports and comparing offers. In the end, the pressure of suffering decided. Once again, I saw a photo of myself climbing and realized: I don't want to struggle like this anymore. I want to reduce the size of my breasts.

What questions did you ask yourself about breast reduction surgery?

I had a lot of questions: At my age (60), is it still appropriate to risk such an operation, which is not absolutely necessary? Can I bear to do without sport and can I take it easy enough? What impact will this have on me?

In which situations have you suffered most from your large breasts?

They have always been a hindrance to me when doing sport. The flabbier they got with age, the worse the feeling became. Even with a supportive bra, it wasn't good. My appearance bothered me a lot. So, in order not to emphasize my breasts even more, I no longer adopted a straight posture and started to have tension and back pain as a result.

Would you advise other women affected to wait that long too?

I don't really like the answers with "I should have". In hindsight, I tell myself that a breast reduction would have helped me a lot sooner. There is also a little regret that I only did it now. But at the same time, I think it's important that I took enough time. I used to have a very stressful job and the whole thing could have been a time and emotional debacle back then. Today, I was able to enter and decide calmly. Now it only feels positive. I think that's important.

Why did you decide to have a breast reduction at Breast Atelier?

I chose Breast Atelier because of the proximity and because with the fixed price I could be sure that the price wouldn't suddenly explode if complications arose. Health was risk enough for me, because not everything can be planned. I was soon given a consultation appointment and that convinced me.

How did you experience your consultation at Breast Atelier?

I was briefly and clearly informed about the possibilities and risks and was shown pictures of what the breast could look like afterwards. This gave me an idea of what could work perfectly. It made me want to live even more freely in the future, because that's what it really means now that I can go ski touring again 4 months later (I did my first easy tour after 2 months) and can now also climb without restrictions.

What memories do you have of your breast surgery?

I had no problems with it as an outpatient procedure. I was well looked after and supported. Ms. Dr. Adelsberger measured and operated very well. I am very satisfied with the result.

You were looked after almost exclusively by female team members (from the practice staff to the anesthetist and surgeon): Has this paid off for you? How?

That was very pleasant. If I had been asked, that's exactly what I would have wanted. I didn't think it actually existed and was happily surprised that I could go to a female doctor. When I saw on the operating table that only women were responsible for me, I found it extremely comforting. I was really happy.

Would you say that being looked after by female team members before, during and after the operation made you feel even more comfortable? 

I belong to a generation that was looking for this years ago. This question makes me realize that all the treatments, check-ups and operations I have had because of my female organs have only ever been carried out by women. That's a nice feeling.

How did the healing process go after the procedure?

Only the nails turn red due to the physical exertion and still need special care and rest periods so that there is no inflammation. It takes time; perhaps even a little longer than expected until everything is back to normal, but it was 100% worth it. It's a wonderful new feeling of life.

And the pain? It has the good quality of being quickly forgotten as soon as it's gone. I remember the first few days as difficult and I was glad that I had taken a week's vacation. Every movement hurt because the nipples are very extensive when they are moved. I'm not so sensitive to pain that it would have been unbearable, so I didn't have to take all the prescribed medication. But it was good that I had to rest and lie down a lot and not do any work.

What would you wish other women who decide to have a breast reduction?

I wish everyone who decides to have one the same good experience that I had.

A good first basis for a decision are testimonials

We have asked our patients to describe their experiences regarding the consultation at the Breast Atelier, the operation, the pain and the recovery time here. Here you will find further reports from various women who had different reasons for a breast reduction.

A breast surgery at Breast Atelier: Quality surgery at a fair price

The Breast Atelier's medical team consists of specialist doctors with several years of professional experience who work under the medical supervision of Dr. med. Cédric A. George, the founder of the Pyramid Clinic, which is renowned far beyond the country's borders. His center for plastic surgery, which is now one of the market leaders in Switzerland, has set the standards in terms of quality and reliability in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Under the patronage of the Pyramid Clinic, these standards are also accessible to a wider audience in the Breast Atelier. Our specialists in plastic surgery are the guarantors of quality surgery