Restorative Techniques

BREAST REDUCTION

Breast reduction surgery (known technically as reduction mammaplasty) removes excess breast tissue to reduce breast size and to contour breast shape. Women with large breasts frequently find that they have physical discomfort from the weight of their breasts, and that as a result they even alter their physical activity and avoid exercise. Improper posture, back and neck pain, indentations from bra straps and skin rashes are commonly the result of having disproportionately large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide physical relief from these symptoms and to achieve a breast size in better proportion to the rest of the body. Breast reduction surgery is also done to improve symmetry between a woman’s breasts, or to achieve symmetry between a reconstructed breast and the breast on the opposite side.

Although relief of symptoms is one goal of breast reduction surgery, producing natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing breasts is also of paramount importance. Breast reduction surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. Most women are able to return to work within about a week of surgery, unless heavy lifting or strenuous physical activity is involved. More vigorous activity and exercise can usually be resumed in about 3 to 4 weeks.

Breast Reduction in New York and Connecticut

Contact us if you would like more information about breast reduction surgery or to schedule a consultation. Our practice has offices in New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut.