Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin, subcutaneous tissue and glandular tissue from the breasts, producing a more harmonious shape and reducing their volume. In most cases the areola diameter is reduced and repositioned higher. The incisions run in a circular pattern around the areola, vertically down the lower half of the breast, and/or along the fold beneath the breast.

This surgery can be combined with another type of aesthetic surgery.

A breast lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and subcutaneous tissue from the breasts, producing a more harmonious shape and repositioning them higher. In most cases the areola diameter is reduced and repositioned higher. The incisions run in a circular pattern around the areola, vertically down the lower half of the breast, and/or along the fold beneath the breast.

This surgery can be combined with another type of aesthetic surgery.

As a stand-alone procedure, breast reduction removes excess glandular volume and visually harmonises the breasts, but it cannot stop the natural sagging that occurs over the years, nor the growth of glandular tissue triggered by hormonal changes (medication, pregnancy, breastfeeding).

Breast reduction can only be performed surgically. It is a highly individual procedure — you should choose it for yourself, not to fulfil someone else's expectations. It is a good option for you if you are in good physical health and have a positive outlook together with realistic goals for improving your appearance.

There is no single "right" age for breast reduction. Ultimately the timing depends on when the patient is psychologically and aesthetically ready for the procedure, and she must be at least 18 years old.

For more information visit the "Information for patients" page.