A breast reduction is very similar to a mastopexy. The major difference is that with a breast reduction, we not only lift the breasts, we also remove a significant amount of breast tissue. However, due to the removal of large amounts of breast tissue, a breast reduction is frequently performed at the hospital or an outpatient facility. Dr. Shienbaum prefers to perform a breast reduction at the hospital so that you can spend that first night in observation.

Occasionally your health insurance may pay for the surgical costs of a breast reduction. It is more difficult than it was in years past to get approval for this particular procedure, but it is still possible.

You need to take off about two weeks after having a breast reduction. Dr. Shienbaum asks that you avoid any heavy lifting for at least two weeks until the incisions have time to completely heal. You will be required to wear a special surgical bra which affords you extra support.