Breast Reduction Cost in Bangalore, India

Breast reduction surgery removes breast tissue, fat and skin to make the breasts smaller and lighter, often to relieve back, neck or shoulder pain.

NHS 111 Wales describes breast reduction as an option when very large breasts cause back, neck or shoulder pain despite a properly fitted bra, skin rashes under the breasts, bra-strap grooves or difficulty exercising.

Scars are usually around the nipple, sometimes with a vertical or anchor-shaped extension.

The operation takes 2 to 3 hours under general anaesthetic, drains are usually removed after 1 to 2 days and 2 to 3 weeks off work are typical. Heavy lifting is avoided for up to 6 weeks.

NHS 111 Wales notes you may be unable to breastfeed afterwards, and nipple sensation may be reduced. Breasts can grow again in pregnancy.

Flying home: drains usually come out after 1 to 2 days, and the surgeon reviews the wounds before you fly, so allow about a week to ten days in Bangalore.

The cost of breast reduction in Bangalore typically ranges from $570 to $5,450 USD (about ₹54,100 to ₹5.17 lakh), depending on the hospital, room category and type of procedure.

What you pay depends mainly on your own case. If one area is treated and you go home the same day, your bill is likely to be closer to $570 (about ₹54,100). It is likely to be nearer $5,450 (about ₹5.17 lakh) if several procedures are combined, the operation takes longer, you stay overnight or you choose a more senior surgeon.

When comparing Bangalore packages for breast reduction, check whether each quote includes:

• Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
• Operating theatre or procedure room
• Dressings, splints or garments
• GST
• Hospital stay and room category
• Medicines and consumables
• Follow-up visits before you fly home

Bangalore hospitals usually put together an estimate for breast reduction from these elements:

• Pre-operative tests: blood tests, ECG and anaesthetic review.
• Theatre and anaesthesia charges: which rise with operating time.
• Surgeon grade: fees vary with the plastic surgeon's experience.
• GST: may be added, as cosmetic surgery is not exempt healthcare.
• Amount of tissue removed: and scar pattern.
• Anaesthesia and stay: general anaesthetic, 1 to 2 nights.
• Medical or cosmetic reason: which affects billing.
• Follow-up visits: and support bras.

Cosmetic procedures are usually self-paid. Ask whether the Bangalore quote includes GST, anaesthesia, garments and follow-up visits.

Plastic surgery in Bengaluru is offered in hospitals and day-care clinics; for operations under general anaesthesia, choose a setting with intensive care on site as a safety back-up.

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), part of the Quality Council of India, is India's main hospital quality standard, and the NABH website shows whether a Bangalore hospital's accreditation is current.

Before booking cosmetic surgery in Bengaluru, you can check that the surgeon is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council or listed on the National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register.

Private hospitals and clinics in Bengaluru must be registered under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act, 2007, which the state amended in 2017.