Breast reduction is a procedure used to reduce and reshape excessively large breasts. By surgically removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and reducing the exterior skin, a plastic surgery can reduce the size of the breast. Patients seek out breast reduction to reduce the physical strain, or emotional discomfort of life with oversized breasts.

Famous examples of women who have had breast reduction surgery are actress Ariel Winter, and tennis player Simona Halep. Both of these women decided they would prefer to have smaller breasts, and had their cup size reduced.

Once the patient is under anesthesia, the surgeon makes a circular incision around the areola. This allows the areola to be repositioned later. Then, the surgeon makes a second incision from the nipple downward. This “lollipop” or “keyhole” incision allows the skin on the bottom portion of the breast to be reduced and tightened.

After the incision is made, fat and glandular tissue at the bottom of the breast is removed. The breast is then lifted and shaped, the nipple repositioned, and the vertical incision closed.

The results of the procedure will be noticeable immediately, but expect post-surgical swelling. The scars from the incisions will resolve and fade over time.