Breast Reduction, or Reduction Mammaplasty is a Surgical procedure designed to reduce the size of and reshape the contour of the breasts by removing excess breast skin and underlying tissue. This effectively reduces the weight of heavy breasts.

Heavy, pendulous breasts can produce medical problems such as back and neck pain and skin irritation as well as problems associated with other aspects of daily living such as the ability to exercise or to fit into clothing suitably.

For this reason, breast reduction is one of the most rewarding procedures performed by a Plastic Surgeon. This procedure is permanent, although size of breasts may increase with weight gain, hormonal changes or pregnancy.

Women who are in good general health and who have disproportionately large sagging breasts are good candidates for reduction mammaplasty. If your breasts are not too large, but are sagging, you may be a better candidate for a Mastopexy or breast lift procedure rather than a reduction.

This Surgery is usually performed after the breasts are fully developed, and, as it is performed for Medical reasons as a general rule, it attracts a benefit from Medicare in the form of a rebate.

Breast Reduction can enhance your appearance and improve your self-confidence and self esteem. Without the encumbrance of a large bosom, you can participate more actively in many more activities with comfort and confidence. Clothing will fit easier and look better, and the burden of back and neck pain and skin irritation will be gone!