Breast Reduction

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What is a breast reduction?

A breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a procedure that decreases the size of your breasts. People with disproportionately large breasts can experience pain in their back, neck, or shoulders and other physical symptoms. Breast size can also have an impact on your self-esteem and sense of well-being. In breast reduction surgery, your surgeon removes breast fat, tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size that’s more comfortable for you.

You may be a candidate for breast reduction whether you were assigned female at birth (AFAB) or assigned male at birth (AMAB). People who were AMAB with conditions like gynecomastia (a condition where male breasts are abnormally enlarged) may seek breast reduction.

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Procedure Details

What happens during a breast reduction consultation?

Before getting breast reduction surgery, you’ll go in for a preoperative consultation. During this time, your surgeon will take a detailed medical history, including asking you what medications you are taking, what allergies you may have, your smoking history, and any prior surgeries. Your surgeon will also need specific information regarding pregnancy and lactation, mammograms, personal or family history of any breast problems, and any history of breast lumps or biopsies. You should be in good physical and mental shape to undergo this surgery.

It's important that you are completely honest during this consultation. That includes being completely open about your medical history. It also means being very open about why you're seeking a breast reduction. You should expect to discuss the emotional issues you've dealt with. That is, how you have felt dealing with your breast size. How has it made you feel physically? What types of physical conditions have you experienced?

Your surgeon will measure your breasts. They may take photos. During this time, they’ll discuss how much breast tissue should be removed to achieve the desired results. You’ll also learn about how to prepare for the surgery and how to plan for your recovery. Your surgeon also may prepare you for this procedure by performing a mammogram and breast exam.