Breast Reduction Central Texas

Take the Weight Off Your Chest, As Well As Your Mind

View before and after photos While some patients desire to enlarge and enhance their breasts, others wish to reduce their size and mass. Overly large breasts can be mentally, emotionally, and physically debilitating, for both women and men. At Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, we understand the challenges associated with having disproportionately large breasts, which is why we are proud to provide breast reduction at our Breast Center in Central Texas. If you are suffering from one or more of the following conditions related to the size of your breasts, you may be a viable candidate for breast reduction:

• Disproportionally large breasts
• Heavy breasts, causing pain
• One breast is larger than the other
• Back, neck, and shoulder pain due to breast size
• Self-consciousness or embarrassment
• Skin irritation beneath the breasts
• Shoulder pain from bra straps
• Restriction of physical activity

If you contact Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, we will schedule a personal consultation to determine whether breast reduction is indeed right for you. The Breast Center has helped many satisfied patients attain their ideal bust. Please feel free to peruse our photo gallery, and view some images of our patient's results.

Breast Reduction Procedure

A breast reduction, also known as a reduction mammaplasty, is very similar to the breast lift procedure. Once the patient has been anesthetized, the surgeon begins by making three incisions: underneath the breast, around the areola, and vertically between the areola and the base of the breast, creating what is known as a "T-incision." This incision technique allows the surgeon easy access to the excess skin, fat, and other tissue, while also elevating the breast. For certain patients with minimal surgical needs and looking to minimize visible scarring, we also offer a vertical reduction without the "T-incision".

While similar to a breast lift, breast reduction often requires much more removal of excess tissue, so liposuction can be used to facilitate the process. Once the appropriate amount of excess material has been removed, the nipple and areola are shifted into their new, higher position on the breast; should it be necessary, the areola can also be reduced at this time. With the procedure nearly complete, the remaining skin is brought together to reshape the natural curves and contours of the breasts. The incisions are closed using sutures, helping the breasts to retain their new, smaller shape. Breast reduction requires about three to five hours to perform, depending on the case. Recovery can be done at home, and most patients are able to return to their normal routines within one to two weeks of surgery.

Learn More about Breast Reduction

Breast reduction at our Breast Center, proudly serving Central Texas, can help alleviate the pain, irritation, restriction, and self-consciousness that overly large breasts can create. Please contact Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery to schedule a personal consultation with one of our physicians.