Also called reduction mammoplasty and consists of the removal of fatty tissue, mammary glandular tissue and skin in conjunction with a definition of the shape and placement of the breast and areola in a more youthful position.

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Breast reduction surgery is usually done under general anesthesia. This is a medication that keeps her asleep and free of pain.

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For a reduction mammoplasty, the surgeon removes part of the breast tissue and skin. The nipples can move up to relocate them, for aesthetic reasons.

 

The surgeon makes three surgical incisions: around the areola (the dark area around the nipples), from the areola down to the crease below the breast and through the lower fold of the breast.

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Extra fat, skin and breast tissue are removed. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. Frequently, the areola becomes smaller.

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The surgeon closes the incisions with stitches to reshape the breast.

Sometimes, liposuction is combined with reduction mammoplasty to improve the shape of the breast and areas of the armpit.