Breast Surgery (Augmentation, Reduction & Reconstruction)

Comprehensive breast surgery by specialist plastic surgeon Dr Andrew Tay, including implant-based augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy (lift), and oncoplastic reconstruction following mastectomy.

The Plastic Surgery Practice offers the full range of breast surgery performed by Dr Andrew Tay, a MOH-registered specialist plastic surgeon with reconstructive training at Singapore General Hospital. Breast augmentation increases volume and improves shape using silicone or saline implants, with implant selection — size, profile, surface texture, and pocket placement (subglandular, subfascial, or submuscular) — determined by the patient's existing anatomy, tissue coverage, and aesthetic objectives. Incisions are typically placed in the inframammary fold, periareolar, or axillary position to minimise visible scarring. Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) addresses macromastia — disproportionately large breasts causing chronic musculoskeletal symptoms — by removing excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to achieve a reduced, better-proportioned, and more comfortable result. This procedure may be Medisave-claimable in Singapore where documented medical indication exists. Mastopexy (breast lift) corrects breast ptosis by reshaping the breast envelope and repositioning the nipple-areola complex without significant volume change — often combined with augmentation for patients seeking simultaneous volume restoration. Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is a core component of Dr Tay's practice, reflecting his microsurgical and reconstructive expertise. Reconstruction options include implant-based approaches (immediate or delayed, with tissue expanders) and autologous flap procedures, discussed in coordination with the patient's oncology team. Procedures are performed under general anaesthesia at accredited partner hospitals including Mount Elizabeth Novena, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Gleneagles, and Mount Alvernia. Post-operative recovery protocols are personalised based on procedure type and patient profile. The clinic's dual locations at Novena and Paragon Medical Suites (Orchard) facilitate pre- and post-operative consultations across central Singapore.