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Surgery is an operation to investigate or treat a disease or injury. Ask your surgeon to explain what you can expect and any risks involved. Take time to understand the information when deciding about surgery.
For consumer friendly overview of over 170 common surgical and related medical procedures, visit our surgical brochures page. These brochures include information on benefits, complications and recovery. An A-Z listing of all the brochures is also available.
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Topic: Breast
Breast reconstruction and mastectomy
Some women choose to have breast reconstruction surgery to give a similar appearance to the look of their original breast in normal clothes.
Breast reduction for men
Breast reduction for men is surgery to correct overdeveloped or enlarged breasts.
Breast reduction for women
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body.
See also Cosmetic surgery
See also Surgical brochures - Orthopaedic
