Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction surgery, is designed to relieve the physical discomfort often associated with very large breasts and enhance the overall appearance of your breasts. The procedure removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your breasts smaller and firmer. The areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced and repositioned.

If you are considering breast reduction, your board-certified plastic surgeon wants you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Reading the information on this web site is the first step. A personal consultation with your surgeon is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Considering Breast Reduction?

Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery frequently are seeking relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive weight of large breasts. Breast reduction usually can solve these problems as well as improved the size ans shape of your breasts. Following breast reduction, your breasts will be more proportional to the rest of your body and clothes will fit better.

Am I a good candidate for breast reduction?

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Breasts that are too large in proportion to the rest of your body frame.
• Heavy pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward.
• One breast that is much larger than the other.
• Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts.
• Skin irritation beneath your breasts.
• Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps.
• Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts.
• Dissatisfaction or self-conciousness about the largeness of your breasts.

Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast lift surgery before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

Your Personal Consultation

During the consultation, you will be asked about your desired breast shape and size. Your plastic surgeon will discuss with you how your nipples and areolas will be repositioned. You should mention anything else about your breasts that you would like to see improved. This will help your surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.