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Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to create smaller, lighter, firmer breasts in proportion with your body. As well as improving shape, it often relieves back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation and the activity limits that very large breasts can cause.
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to create smaller, lighter, firmer breasts in proportion with your body. As well as improving shape, it often relieves back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation and the activity limits that very large breasts can cause.
The most common questions about this treatment
Often, yes. As well as improving shape and proportion, it commonly relieves chronic back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breasts, and limits on exercise that very large breasts can cause.
Usually a scar around the areola, a vertical line, and often a horizontal crease ('anchor' pattern). Scars are permanent but placed discreetly and generally soften and fade over the following year.
Breast reduction can reduce the ability to breastfeed because some glandular tissue and ducts are removed. If future breastfeeding is important, discuss it with your surgeon so the technique can be considered.
Removed tissue does not return, but significant weight gain or hormonal changes (such as pregnancy) can affect breast size. Maintaining a stable weight helps keep the result.
Most patients stay about 5–7 days, covering the consultation, the surgery, a one-night hospital stay and a post-operative check before flying home.
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Breast reduction removes excess glandular tissue, fat and skin, then reshapes the breast and repositions the nipple higher — combining a reduction with a lift. It is frequently performed for physical symptoms, not just appearance. The amount removed and the scar pattern are planned to balance comfort, shape and discretion.
Breast reduction is performed under general anaesthesia:
Assessment & planning — symptoms and target size are discussed and the scar pattern planned.
Tissue removal — excess glandular tissue, fat and skin are removed to reduce size and weight.
Reshaping & nipple lift — the breast is reshaped and the nipple repositioned higher for a natural look.
Recovery — a support bra is worn; most stay one night and rest in the first weeks.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Have large, heavy breasts causing back, neck or shoulder pain
Experience skin irritation, posture issues or limits on activity
Are bothered by the size and want a proportionate shape
Are at a stable weight and in good general health (non-smoker or can stop)
Have realistic expectations and accept the scars of reduction
Real patient outcomes from Marmara Health Center
Hospital stay one night; soreness; support bra; rest
Most return to desk work; avoid lifting
Gradual return to exercise; no heavy upper-body work
Swelling settles; scars soften and fade; symptom relief
Many patients feel immediate relief from neck, back and shoulder strain; staying at a stable weight helps maintain the new size and shape.
Breast reduction is a well-established procedure with high satisfaction, but risks include scars (their extent depends on technique, fading over time), changes in nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry, delayed healing, and reduced ability to breastfeed. The small risks of anaesthesia apply, and smoking impairs healing. An experienced surgeon balances the amount removed with shape and scar position.
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Experienced multidisciplinary team — strong academic background and a high volume of successful procedures.
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