Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that reduces the size of your breast and makes your breast more proportional to your body. Many patients experience pain caused by breasts that are too large for their body. Breast reduction may be considered a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure, which means it can sometimes be covered by your insurance company. Overly large breasts can cause back pain, bad posture, and breathing problems. Breast reduction surgery can often provide you with relief from these symptoms and also improve the overall shape and size of your breasts.

You may be a good candidate for a breast reduction if you feel that your breasts are too large and you’d like to reduce their size. Many candidates have back, neck, and shoulder problems as a result of the weight of their breasts. Some candidates may even report breathing problems, especially when laying on their backs. All breast reduction candidates should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations for their procedure.

A  breast reduction is performed by removing excessive glandular breast and fatty tissue and reshaping the resulting breasts so that they look natural in their new size. Most breast reduction procedures may involve repositioning the nipples to complement the new breasts. Excess skin tissue is removed and shaping the breast is the final step of the breast reduction procedure.

Results are visible right away; in fact, many patients report feeling an immediate improvement in their back, neck, and shoulder problems. Results generally are long-lasting, depending on the patient’s rate of aging and weight fluctuation.