Breast surgery is a deeply personal journey, often helping to boost confidence, relieve discomfort, or restore what has been lost. Dr Alnabi offers a wide range of breast procedures, carefully tailored to suit your aesthetic or reconstructive needs, goals, body, and health. At our plastic surgery practice in Cape Town, treatment is approached with kindness, skill, and careful planning.
What Can You Expect?
Your journey begins with a consultation where Dr Alnabi will discuss your goals and recommend the best surgical approach. Breast surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and lasts from one to several hours, based on the procedure. Most patients go home the same day, with incisions placed to minimise visible scars.
Expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the first week or two. Light activities usually resume within 7 to 14 days, with full recovery taking several weeks. Dr Alnabi will provide aftercare instructions and follow-up to support your healing.
Your Breast Surgery Options
Breast Reduction
This procedure reduces excess breast tissue and reshapes breasts to ease discomfort like back and neck pain, improve posture, restore mobility, and balance body proportion for those with large breasts.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift improves sagging by lifting and reshaping the breasts. It is ideal for those with volume loss or drooping from ageing, weight changes, or pregnancy. The result is firmer, youthful breasts without necessarily changing size.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation uses implants to enhance size, shape, or symmetry, restoring lost volume after weight changes or childbirth and improving proportion. Dr Alnabi selects the implant type, size, and placement to match your anatomy and goals.
Correction of Breast Congenital Anomalies
Some people are born with conditions like tuberous breasts, asymmetry, or underdevelopment. Dr Alnabi offers surgical options to restore natural shape and function, improving comfort and self-confidence.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy or trauma restores shape with implants or tissue. It supports physical recovery and emotional well-being, either gradually or alongside cancer treatments, based on individual needs.
Male Breast Surgery (Gynecomastia Treatment)
Gynecomastia surgery creates a flatter, more masculine chest by removing excess tissue or fat. It’s a safe, effective option for men with hormonal imbalances or who are self-conscious about their chest.
Nipple-Areola Complex Surgery
Surgery to adjust the nipple and areola’s size, shape, or position can be cosmetic or reconstructive. It is often combined with other breast procedures and personalised to restore natural symmetry and balance.
Nipple Reduction
Nipple reduction surgery is a straightforward outpatient procedure that gently refines long or prominent nipples, helping patients enjoy a more proportionate and balanced breast appearance.
Nipple Reconstruction
For breast reconstruction patients, nipple reconstruction completes the procedure by restoring the breast’s natural look. Various techniques recreate the nipple and areola, focusing on symmetry and skin tone for authenticity.
How Should I Prepare for Surgery?
Preparation is key for safety. Before surgery, Dr Alnabi may suggest doing lab tests, stopping certain medications, supplements, or smoking to lower risks, arranging time off work and home help during recovery, not eating or drinking before surgery, and wearing loose, comfortable clothing on the day.
Considering Breast Surgery?
Schedule an appointment with Dr Alnabi to explore your options.