Breast reduction surgery is performed to restore your comfort by reducing the size of your breasts. Excess fat, tissue, and skin will be removed to alleviate discomfort such as shoulder, neck and back pain caused by large breasts.

Living an active lifestyle and dressing the way you’d like to can be a challenge with oversized breasts. This procedure is designed to make you look and feel better. Dr. Brooks will resize and reshape your breasts so they are in proportion with the rest of your body.

At the time of your initial consultation you will meet with Dr. Brooks to discuss your breast reduction goals in detail. The surgical steps of your breast reduction procedure will be explained, your reduction options will be presented, and all of your questions will be answered.

Incisions can be made around your nipple, from the base of your nipple down to the breast crease, or directly on the surface skin of your breast — above and below your nipple. Dr. Brooks will choose the best incision option for you.

Once the incision is made, the breast is reduced in size and reshaped. Your nipple may be completely removed and replaced.

General anesthesia is used so you will be extremely comfortable and asleep during your procedure.

Breast reduction takes about 1 to 2 hours to perform. Once you are awake, and our recovery team has cleared you to go, your arranged ride can drive you home. Expect your chest to feel sore for the first 3 to 7 days, your pain medication will help alleviate any discomfort. Plan to take about 1 to 2 weeks off work for rest and recovery.

You will see the results of your breast reduction surgery immediately. Post surgical swelling will take a few weeks to resolve and your incision lines will continue to fade over time.

You can see our standard post-operative care instructions for breast reduction here: View Post-Op Care Instructions