Breast Reduction

Large breasts can be cumbersome and painful. Many women with large breasts suffer from chronic back and neck strain, in addition to painful cuts left on their shoulders from bra straps straining to support the weight of their breasts. Large, droopy breasts also produce an unappealing upper body silhouette. They can lend themselves to an overweight appearance, even if the rest of your body is trim. Breast reduction surgery can remove excess breast fat and tissue to alleviate these discomforts.

Who is a Candidate for Breast Reduction?

Women who come to our office for breast reduction share common traits such as feeling awkward and disproportionate and suffering from physical discomfort from larger breasts. Our breast surgeons understand how uncomfortable overly-large breasts can be, and will customize a breast reduction option specifically suited to your unique individual body type that eliminates the pain associated with large, heavy breasts, restoring our patients’ confidence.

The Breast Reduction Procedure

When you come to Star Plastic Surgery for your breast reduction consultation, one of our experienced plastic surgeons will take the time to fully assess your entire frame. Evaluating the size and shape of your breasts, the elasticity of your skin, and the position of your nipples will allow our surgeon to better determine if a breast reduction is ideal for your body.

During the procedure, an incision will be made to remove excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin. Fat can be removed with liposuction combined with excision techniques. There is a selection of incision options available, including:

Lollipop Incision: This incision is made around the areola and down to the breast crease. Patients who are in need of a moderate reduction can often benefit from this incision pattern.
Anchor Incision: This incision is made around the areola, down to the breast crease, and along the crease underneath the breast. This approach can often benefit patients who need a significant reduction.

In some cases, we may recommend a breast lift in addition to breast reduction. Oftentimes, reduction alone is insufficient to fully restore beauty to your chest. Combining breast reduction with a breast lift often provides the most optimal results. This option can greatly improve the appearance of your entire profile while also expanding clothing options and giving you a more appealing upper body shape.