Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction offered in Toronto, ON, Canada
3-4 weeks: bruising & discomfort
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, not only decreases breast size but also enhances their shape and lift, resulting in rounder, lighter, and more balanced proportions. This procedure can relieve discomfort, improve function, and boost confidence. Many of our patients find breast reduction to be transformative, as it greatly enhances both their health and overall comfort.
Benefits of a Breast Reduction?
Large breasts can cause pain, skin irritation, and limit physical activity. Many women feel a reduction would improve body balance and support an active lifestyle.
Larger breasts make finding well-fitting clothing and supportive bras challenging, often limiting comfort and fashion choices. Breast reduction can provide relief and expand wardrobe options.
Heavy breasts strain the back and neck and can cause painful shoulder indentations from bra straps. Breast reduction often relieves these issues, leading to high patient satisfaction.
Disproportionately large breasts can impact self-image, especially in teenagers and young women who may feel self-conscious in swimsuits or fitted clothing. Breast reduction helps create balanced, symmetrical proportions, improving confidence.
Large breasts can make sports and physical activities uncomfortable and limit movement, often causing women to avoid them. Breast reduction can relieve this discomfort, allowing for easier movement and a more active lifestyle.
What is the Sleeve Gastrectomy?
What is a Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction surgery reduces breast size and weight while reshaping them for a more lifted, rounded appearance, providing both physical comfort and aesthetic enhancement. Surprisingly, it's one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries, reflecting its popularity and the high satisfaction rates among patients who experience significant relief and improved body balance.
Anchor or "Wise Pattern"
Incisions:
- In the Vertical Pattern technique, incisions are made in the following areas of the breast:
- Around the areola in a circular pattern
- Vertically from the areola down to the breast fold
- Horizontally along the breast fold
Results:
- The Anchor technique provides the most substantial lift and reshaping of the breasts, making it ideal for patients needing a significant reduction.
Lollipop or “Vertical Pattern”
Incisions:
- In the Vertical Pattern technique, incisions are made in the following areas:
- A circular incision around the areola
- A vertical incision extending from the areola to the breast fold
Results:
- The Vertical technique reduces breast size with fewer incisions. Your surgeon will assess your anatomy to choose the best approach for optimal results.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia, where excess skin, tissue, and fat are removed, and the remaining tissue is lifted, reshaped, and centered. The nipple and areola are repositioned, with the option to reduce areola size. For added support, deep sutures are placed within the tissue, creating an "internal bra" to maintain shape. Finally, bandages are applied to the incisions.
To enhance the result, your surgeon may perform liposuction to contour the breast and remove excess fat from the sides of the chest and under the armpit, which are not covered under OHIP. After surgery, patients can leave the recovery room within 1-2 hours and will have a follow-up with the SixSurgery team the next week. The full procedure usually takes around 2 hours, depending on the specific requirements.
Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction?
Candidates for breast reduction surgery include women who have:
- Shoulder, back, and neck pain caused by the heaviness of the breasts.
- Breasts too large for the body's proportion
- Different size breasts with one bigger then the other
- Nipples that point downwards and very heavy breasts
- Very tight bra straps with shoulder indents
- Limited physical activity caused by the size and weight of your breasts
- Feeling dissatisfied or self-conscious about breast size
You may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute if you experience any of the above conditions.
Breast Lift Patient Education
Recovery Process
There may be swelling, utilize pain medications.
You will be able to gte back to work.
The swelling and bruising goes down.
You may resume regular exercises.
You should be fully healed.
You’ll notice the results of your surgery right away, though some swelling, bruising, and discomfort may last for 3–4 weeks, manageable with prescribed pain medication. This procedure provides a natural, subtle enhancement in breast shape, firmness, and fullness, while also removing stubborn fat deposits from other areas for improved contouring.
Surgery Complications and Risks
Complications following a Breast Reduction are uncommon; the following risks may occur:
Infections are very uncommon but can happen, which can result in needing antibiotics and/or drainage for the treatment. In very rare cases, surgery may be needed for a severe infection.
Although bleeding is rare, blood clots can form underneath the skin which may need to be drained. If severe, hospitalization and a blood transfusion may be necessary.
Wounds can open, but they usually heal on their own. This may be linked to a reduced blood supply to the skin, known as skin necrosis.
If skin irregularities occur they may be resolved by a simple massage or over time. If these lumps, hardness, or dimpling remain, other treatment methods may be required
No one has perfectly symmetrical breasts, and it’s important to understand that surgery won’t make both breasts identical. In some cases, the procedure may even make an existing asymmetry more noticeable.
You may need to seek nursing at your closest clinic to assist with wound care
A hernia may be discovered during surgery and could require repair, which carries a risk of potential injury to the bowel.
In the first week following an abdominoplasty, you may experience dizziness especially when standing up from sitting or lying down. In this case, take care while driving or walking until it goes away.
It is possible to abnormal scarring, but is rare.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and fat embolism are potential risks that may arise.