Breast reduction, also called reduction mammoplasty, removes selected breast tissue, fat and skin to reduce breast size and weight. The procedure also lifts and reshapes the breasts and repositions the nipple and areola where required.
COS MEDCONNECT coordinates breast reduction pathways in Vietnam for international clients, including surgeon assessment, hospital appointments, travel planning and non-medical support in Ho Chi Minh City.
Breast reduction is an operation that removes selected breast tissue, fat and skin to reduce breast volume and weight. The remaining tissue is reshaped and lifted, and the nipple and areola are usually repositioned to suit the new breast contour.
Breast reduction therefore includes a breast lift. It is different from a breast lift alone, which reshapes and raises the breasts without removing the same amount of volume. The surgeon determines how much tissue can be removed while considering safety, anatomy and body proportions.
The incision pattern depends on breast size, skin excess, degree of sagging, planned reduction and surgeon assessment. All breast reduction techniques leave permanent scars.
The incision runs around the areola and vertically to the breast crease. It may suit selected moderate reductions where a horizontal crease incision is not required.
The incision extends around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. It allows more skin removal and reshaping than a periareolar lift without an incision along the breast crease.
The incision follows the areola border. It may be considered for selected small reductions, but it limits how much tissue and skin can be removed.
Breast reduction surgery coordinated through COS MEDCONNECT starts from $8,500 AUD.
The final quote depends on the amount of tissue and skin to be removed, breast asymmetry, incision pattern, operating time, hospital and anaesthesia requirements and whether another procedure is included.
A minimum 12-day stay in Vietnam is recommended. This allows time for the in-person consultation, pre-operative testing, surgery, early recovery and scheduled hospital reviews before travel clearance is considered. A longer stay may be required for a larger reduction or combined surgery.
Breast reduction recovery in Vietnam
You may be suitable for breast reduction if you:
Your surgical journey, coordinated from start to finish:
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Yes, breast reduction leaves permanent scars. They typically appear red to purple in the first few months, then gradually fade over 12 months. Scars do not disappear completely, but how much they fade depends on skin tone, technique, and post-operative care.
Breast reduction carries a real risk of affecting your ability to breastfeed, and this cannot be predicted in advance. If breastfeeding is important to you, discuss this with your surgeon before proceeding so it can be factored into your decision.
Temporary changes are common and usually resolve within a few months. Permanent changes are possible but less common. Your surgeon will discuss your individual risk at the consultation.
Most patients stay 12 days. This covers surgery, overnight hospital monitoring, daily wound checks, and a final surgeon review with flight clearance before flying home.
Most patients return to desk-based work around two to three weeks. Physical roles requiring lifting should wait until surgical clearance at six weeks.
Upper body exercise avoided until six weeks with clearance. Full training from three months with surgeon approval.
Initial reduction is visible immediately. Final shape and scar appearance settle over six to twelve months as swelling resolves.
Direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Ho Chi Minh City are 8 to 9 hours. The time zone difference is one to three hours depending on your city.
COS MEDCONNECT coordinates procedures at Ministry of Health-licensed hospitals, with surgeons selected for their training and surgical volume. As with all surgery, risks exist and are discussed fully at consultation. Our Australian team is on the ground throughout your stay.
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