Skip to content Are you experiencing back pain, shoulder grooves, rashes, or activity limitations due to overly large breasts? Our skilled surgeons at the Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Winter Park, FL, have helped hundreds of patients achieve both physical comfort and attractive proportions. We understand the daily challenges you face. We’ve developed a proven approach that reduces breast size while creating a beautiful, natural shape. Our team combines specialized training with genuine care for your comfort and confidence journey.
You deserve to live without breast-related discomfort. Our Breast Reduction offers a comprehensive way to remove excess breast tissue and reshape your breasts for natural, proportionate results that relieve physical symptoms. Visit our comfortable surgical center and experience why our Breast Reduction results exceed typical reduction procedures.
Many insurance companies cover a reduction when performed for documented physical symptoms. Coverage typically requires evidence of conservative treatments tried, minimum tissue removal amount, and symptom documentation. We’ll help determine if you might qualify and assist with insurance documentation. Even when not covered, many patients find the physical relief worth the investment.
Removal amount depends on your current size, symptoms, body frame, and goals. We measure by weight (grams) rather than cup sizes. Most reductions remove between 300-1000 grams per breast. We’ll recommend an appropriate amount to relieve symptoms while maintaining beautiful proportions.
Many women can breastfeed after reduction, depending on the technique used and their anatomy. If future breastfeeding is important, please mention this during the consultation. We can adjust our approach to preserve milk duct function when possible, though no technique guarantees breastfeeding ability.
Reduction typically requires an “anchor” or “inverted-T” incision pattern, creating scars around the areola, vertically down, and horizontally along the breast crease. Scars fade significantly over 12-18 months and are concealed by clothing. Most patients find the physical relief worth the trade-off of scars.
Many report immediate relief from shoulder and back pain, even during recovery. As swelling decreases over the first few weeks, symptoms continue to improve. By 6-8 weeks, most experience dramatic relief from pre-operative discomfort and enjoy new freedom in physical activities.
Results should be long-lasting, though significant weight gain, pregnancy, or hormonal changes can affect breast size. The removed tissue doesn’t “grow back,” but the remaining breast cells can enlarge. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve results. Younger patients may experience some regrowth if surgery is performed before full development.
