Breasts that are too large can cause discomfort, odd shaping and can look disproportional to the rest of your body. A Breast Reduction procedure with Dr. Basile can be your solution to being more comfortable and confident with your breasts.
What is Breast Reduction?
If your breasts are too large for your body frame, they can create pain in your back, neck and can even make it difficult to breathe. They can also look disproportional to your body leaving you self-conscious. Breast reduction surgery can minimize them by removing excess fat and skin for an end result that is more proportionate to your figure.
Reasons for Breast Reduction Surgery
Many women seek breast reduction surgery to relieve the physical discomfort and emotional strain caused by overly large breasts. Heavy breasts can contribute to chronic neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain, as well as bra strap grooving, skin irritation along the breast crease, and difficulty participating in physical activities. For some patients, excess breast tissue and excess skin can even interfere with posture, exercise, and daily comfort.
Beyond physical symptoms, breast reduction can significantly improve mental health, self-confidence, and overall quality of life. Large breasts may feel disproportionate to a patient’s body, making clothing difficult to fit and leading to self-consciousness or emotional distress. By removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, breast reduction helps create a smaller breast shape while maintaining the integrity of glandular tissue.
Am I a good candidate?
If your breasts are too large and make you feel uncomfortable, you may be a good candidate for Breast Reduction surgery. All candidates for Breast Reduction surgery must be of an age where the breasts are no longer growing and must be in good health to ensure proper recovery.
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Before Your Breast Reduction Procedure
Before undergoing breast reduction surgery, you will meet with Dr. Basile for a comprehensive consultation focused on your medical history, breast size, symptoms, and personal goals. You will review breast reduction techniques, incision placement, potential scars resulting from surgery, and expected outcomes. This evaluation helps determine whether you are a good candidate for breast surgery and allows Dr. Basile to create a personalized treatment plan based on your body, breast tissue composition, and degree of breast ptosis (sagging).
Your Breast Reduction Procedure
A Breast Reduction procedure is an extensive surgery that can last from three to five hours. Dr. Basile uses three incisions placed based on the size of your breasts and extensiveness of the droopiness. It is necessary to remove excess tissue, skin and fat to achieve the end look. Therefore, Dr. Basile will combine liposuction to remove the fat with the removal of skin to obtain the desired size. The breast will then be reshaped and areola repositioned properly with the new placement of the breast.
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What to Expect After Breast Reduction
Prepare for at least one month of time off from physical activity to allow your breasts to settle and recover. You will be placed in a surgical bra or support bra to help minimize swelling, support the breasts, and protect the incisions. In some cases, elastic bandages may be used immediately after surgery.
Why Choose Basile Plastic Surgery for Breast Reduction
Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness offers a patient-centered approach to breast reduction, combining advanced surgical expertise with compassionate care. Dr. Basile is a highly trained plastic surgeon who tailors each breast reduction procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy, symptoms, and aesthetic goals.
From consultation through recovery, our team of advanced practitioners supports you at every step, ensuring clear communication, thoughtful planning, and personalized care. Many patients choose Basile Plastic Surgery for our experience, attention to detail, and dedication to helping women feel more comfortable, confident, and empowered in their bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Reduction
Do you lose feeling in your nipples after breast reduction?
Does breast size affect weight?
Does weight gain increase breast size?
Does insurance pay for breast reduction?
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Can breast grow back after reduction?
Can a breast reduction be combined with a breast lift?
Learn More About Breast Reduction at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Breast reduction surgery can provide the relief you’ve been looking for. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Basile in Jacksonville, Florida today to discover your options!
Dr. Patrick L. Basile is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He has worked with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, which became the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he became the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Director of Microsurgery. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh. He participates in annual humanitarian cleft lip and palate efforts as well. Dr. Basile has been acknowledged in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and on television. He has won multiple awards over the years, and has a rating of 4.7 out of almost 300 reviews.
