Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that entails the removal of excess skin, fat and breast tissue from the breast, followed by reshaping to create a smaller, more proportionate breast size. Many women suffer from back and neck pain due to having excessively large breasts. A breast reduction surgery is usually very beneficial for these women and greatly improves their overall quality of life.

Who is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery?

Overly large breasts can cause health and emotional problems. In addition to self-image issues, you may also experience physical pain and discomfort. The weight of excess breast tissue can impair your ability to lead an active life. The emotional discomfort and self-consciousness often associated with having large pendulous breasts can be as important an issue as the physical discomfort and pain.

Ideal candidates for breast reduction are:

• Patients bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

• Patients struggling with physical activity due to the size of their breasts

• Patients experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of their breasts

• Patients suffering from shoulder indentations caused by bra straps and/or have skin irritation beneath the breast crease

• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing

• Patients with an adequate body weight

• Nonsmokers/non-vapers

• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for breast reduction

Before & After Patient Cases