Let’s continue this week’s article with a quiz:
Quiz of the Week:
Which of the following statements about breast reduction surgery is true?
A) It’s done only for cosmetic reasons.
B) It can relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain.
C) It never affects the ability to breastfeed.
D) It leaves no scars at all.
E) It is recommended only after menopause.
(Answer at the end of the blog!)
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most satisfying procedures we perform, both for patients and surgeons. Women who live with excessively large, heavy breasts often suffer from physical discomfort—neck, shoulder, and back pain, painful shoulder grooves from bra straps, rashes beneath the breasts, and difficulty finding clothing that fits properly. These symptoms can make exercise and even daily activities uncomfortable. A breast reduction can be truly life-changing.
The traditional procedure removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, reshaping the breast into a more youthful, proportionate contour. Patients frequently describe an immediate sense of relief after surgery—standing taller, moving more freely, and finally feeling comfortable in their clothing.
Traditional breast reduction surgery produces a beautiful and balanced breast shape, but it does leave visible scars. Depending on the amount of tissue removed, incisions may be limited to around the areola, extend vertically below the nipple (“lollipop” incision), or include an additional horizontal incision in the fold beneath the breast (“anchor” incision). These scars typically fade well over time but never disappear completely.
