Breast reduction (aka mammaplasty) is desired by many women who want to relieve the physical restrictions and painful strain on their neck, shoulders and back. These restrictions are caused by excessively heavy breasts. The strain can be so severe that it leads to chronic back pain, neck deformities, headaches, shoulder problems, breathing problems, skin irritation and many other medical problems.

A Breast Reduction requires an anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola, moves downward, and follows the line of the natural curve of the breast crease. The surgeon then removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin. The nipple and areola are moved into a new position. The surgeon can then bring the skin from each side of the breast down and around the areola, shaping and creating a new breast contour. Techniques can be used that will eliminate the long vertical part of the scar.

Breast reduction is very successful at reducing the weight of extremely heavy breasts. This makes it easier for the woman to enjoy an active lifestyle. Most women find that this surgery relieves chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. As a bonus to breast reduction surgery, you also get a breast lift, which will enhance your appearance and improve your body image.

Light activities can be resumed after a few days. Your chest will be sore. Your surgeon may also instruct you to avoid sex for at least a week or more. Why? Because sexual arousal can cause your incisions to swell. Everyday physical activity and exercising (especially pulling, lifting, and pushing ) should be avoided for at least six weeks. This will help your scars heal. Your surgeon will advise you how much physical activity is appropriate for you.

The removal of tissue and fat is permanent; the breasts will remain smaller forever. However, gravity will continue to work against the breasts. In addition, the remaining breast tissue will continue to respond like any breast tissue: it will get bigger if you take hormones, get pregnant, gain weight, etc.