Breast Reduction

What is a Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts. It reshapes and resizes overly large breasts to create a natural contour that is better proportioned to the rest of the body while relieving physical strain.

How Does the Procedure Work?
Under general anesthesia, the surgeon makes incisions around the areola and extending downward along the breast fold. Excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the remaining tissue is reshaped and lifted. The nipple and areola are typically repositioned higher on the chest wall for a natural appearance before the incisions are closed with sutures.

Who is a Candidate for Breast Reduction?
Ideal candidates are individuals with excessively large breasts (macromastia) who experience chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain, skin irritation beneath the breasts, or posture issues. Candidates should be non-smokers in good overall health with realistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes and scar maturation.

Benefits of Breast Reduction
- Immediate relief from back, shoulder, and neck discomfort.
- Improved physical mobility and ease during exercise.
- Enhanced body proportion and ease in finding well-fitting clothing and sports bras.
- Greater confidence and psychological well-being.

Post-Treatment Care and Recovery
Patients wear a supportive surgical bra continuously for the first few weeks to minimize swelling and support tissue healing. Light walking is encouraged immediately, while heavy lifting and strenuous workouts should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. Most patients return to non-strenuous work within 1 to 2 weeks, with final breast shape settling over 3 to 6 months.