Breast Reduction

About Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammaplasty, removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to reduce breast size and weight, and to reposition the nipple and areola higher on a smaller breast mound. The procedure is typically performed through an anchor-shaped or vertical incision pattern, with the surgeon reshaping the remaining tissue to create a proportionate contour before closing the incisions. It is done under general anesthesia and usually takes two to four hours. Candidates are typically patients experiencing physical symptoms from overly large breasts, such as neck, back, or shoulder pain, skin irritation beneath the breast crease, or restricted physical activity, as well as those seeking better proportion with their frame. Recovery involves swelling, bruising, and soreness for one to two weeks, with most patients resuming normal daily activities within two weeks and exercise after four to six weeks, once cleared by the surgeon. Sensation in the nipple area may be temporarily or, less commonly, permanently altered. Because breast reduction often has a documented functional benefit alongside the aesthetic one, patients traveling to India for the procedure typically arrange a two-week stay to allow for suture removal and a wound check.