Breast reduction

Breast reduction

Views of breasts, before and after a breast reduction.

Breast reduction surgery removes some of the tissue and skin from the breasts. This reshapes and lifts the breasts and reduces their size. It can also make the areola (the colored area around the nipple) smaller.

Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board

All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.