Breast Reduction
Breast reduction, clinically referred to as reduction mammaplasty, is a reconstructive procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to improve breast size and shape and to alleviate problems associated with overly large breasts including:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Restricted physical activity
- Skin irritation beneath the breast crease
- Sagging, stretched skin and a low breast profile
- An enlarged areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple) caused by stretched skin.
Breast reduction surgery can be performed on one breast (unilaterally) or on both breasts (bilaterally) of women of any age whose breasts have fully developed. Good candidates for a breast reduction surgery are healthy women without medical conditions that could impair healing who are nonsmokers and have a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving body image. A consultation with Dr. Hardy is the first step in evaluating whether breast reduction is the right procedure for you.
