Breast
Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure performed on women with large breasts which may be causing a variety of other medical problems such as back and neck pain, skin irritation under the breasts and bra strap grooving on the shoulders. This procedure removes fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts making them smaller, lighter and firmer. The breasts are also lifted. Very often this can be done using a minimal incision technique that eliminates the long scar under the breast. Breast reductions are done on an outpatient basis. The procedure usually takes three hours depending on the extent of surgery needed.You will most likely return to work and social activities in about two weeks.