Breast Reduction

Reduction Mammaplasty

Breast reduction surgery results in smaller, lighter and firmer breasts that are better-shaped, in proportion to the rest of the body, and easier for the body to support. Women with excessively large breast weight may experience everything from self-consciousness to severe back pain, skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Deep indentations from bra straps can cause pain and frustration by creating a constant irritation of the skin.

Reduction Mammaplasty can address breasts that are too large for the body frame as well as unevenness. A new shape and contour of the breast is created by removing excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin; by moving the nipple and areola into their new positions; and bringing the skin from both sides of the breast down and around the areola.

Scars are located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downward, and along the lower crease of the breast. Techniques can be used to eliminate or reduce portions of these scars.

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia.