Breast Reduction Surgery

A breast reduction removes excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts to reduce their overall size and weight. Breast reduction surgery can not only improve your appearance and confidence, but also your health and activity level.

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Candidates for breast reduction surgery are women who:

Are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts.
Experience pain in the back, neck or shoulders due to the weight of their breasts.
Feel their activity level is restricted because of the size of their breasts.
Have breathing problems, skin irritation or rashes.
Suffer mental health issues because of the appearance of their breasts or the day-to-day discomfort they create.

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Breast reduction surgery is performed under anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Small incisions will be made where the fat, tissue and excess skin is removed. The contours of the breast are reshaped, the size of the areola is reduced and the nipple and areola are raised. Stitches are used to close up the incision and the breasts are then bandaged for protection. Your breasts may be swollen, sore, tender, or bruised immediately following the procedure, but a compression garment will aid in your recovery. Desk work can typically be resumed one to two weeks after a breast reduction and more strenuous activities can be gradually increased over time. The scars resulting from the incisions are easily covered up by bras or bathing suit tops and will fade over time. Schedule a consultation with Dr. John Paletta to learn more about breast reduction surgery and how it might benefit you.