Functional and Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Functional and aesthetic breast surgery focuses on improving breast shape, symmetry, comfort, and overall quality of life while maintaining a thoughtful, patient-centred approach to care. Many women seek breast surgery not only for cosmetic reasons, but also to address physical symptoms, asymmetry, discomfort, body image concerns, or changes following pregnancy, weight fluctuation, ageing, or previous breast surgery.
A/Prof Farid Meybodi provides personalised assessment and surgical planning tailored to each patient’s anatomy, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals. With expertise in breast and oncoplastic surgery, the focus is on achieving balanced, natural-looking outcomes while prioritising safety, function, and long-term wellbeing.
Personalised Breast Assessment
Every patient undergoes a comprehensive consultation and breast assessment to better understand:
- Breast size and proportion
- Symmetry and contour
- Skin quality and elasticity
- Functional symptoms and discomfort
- Previous breast surgery or medical history
- Individual aesthetic and lifestyle goals
Where appropriate, breast imaging may also be recommended as part of overall breast health assessment and surgical planning.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery may help relieve symptoms associated with large or heavy breasts while improving breast shape and proportion.
Patients commonly seek breast reduction for:
- Neck, shoulder, or back pain
- Bra strap grooving
- Skin irritation beneath the breasts
- Difficulty exercising
- Poor clothing fit
- Physical discomfort and heaviness
Reduction surgery aims to reduce breast size and weight while improving comfort, mobility, posture, and overall quality of life.
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Mastopexy, or breast lift surgery, is designed to improve breast position, contour, and firmness where breast ptosis (drooping) has developed over time.
Changes may occur due to:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Weight fluctuations
- Ageing and skin laxity
- Natural breast changes over time
A mastopexy reshapes and lifts the breast tissue while repositioning the nipple-areola complex to achieve a more balanced and youthful breast contour.
Breast Asymmetry
Breast asymmetry is very common and may involve differences in:
- Breast size
- Shape and contour
- Nipple position
- Breast volume or projection
For some patients, asymmetry may contribute to physical discomfort, clothing difficulties, or reduced confidence. Surgical treatment is highly individualised and may involve reshaping, reduction, lifting, or volume adjustment procedures to improve overall balance and symmetry.
Accessory/Axillary Breast Tissue
Accessory or axillary breast tissue refers to excess breast tissue that commonly develops in the underarm region. This tissue may become more noticeable with hormonal changes, pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or ageing and can cause:
- Underarm fullness or swelling
- Discomfort during movement or exercise
- Clothing fit concerns
- Contour irregularities
Surgical removal may help improve comfort, contour, and confidence while creating a smoother underarm appearance.
Inverted Nipple Correction
Nipple inversion occurs when the nipple retracts inward rather than projecting outward. Some patients are born with inverted nipples, while others may develop inversion over time.
Depending on the severity and underlying cause, treatment may help:
- Improve nipple projection
- Improve symmetry and appearanceAddress functional or hygiene concerns
- Address functional or hygiene concerns
- Restore confidence
New or sudden nipple inversion should always be medically assessed to exclude underlying breast conditions.
Thoughtful Surgical Planning
Functional and aesthetic breast surgery requires careful planning to balance:
- Breast shape and symmetry
- Functional improvement
- Long-term breast support
- Scarring considerations
- Natural-looking outcomes
- Overall breast health and safety
A/Prof Farid Meybodi takes a personalised and measured approach to surgical planning, with recommendations tailored to each patient’s anatomy, concerns, and goals.
Personalised, Patient-Centred Care
Choosing breast surgery is a highly personal decision. A/Prof Farid Meybodi and his team are committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and evidence-based care throughout every stage of consultation, treatment, and recovery.
Our goal is to support patients with thoughtful surgical care focused not only on appearance, but also on comfort, confidence, function, and long-term wellbeing.
