Breast Reduction
Reduction Mammaplasty in Scottsdale, AZ

Reduction mammaplasty, commonly known as breast reduction surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure aimed to decrease the size of overly large breasts. Traditional breast reduction surgery is often sought by individuals who experience physical discomfort — such as back and neck pain, skin irritation, and posture problems — due to the size of their breasts. It's also considered by those who feel self-conscious or face limitations in physical activities because of large, heavy breasts.

The most common breast reduction surgery consists of using an incision called "the anchor" or a vertical T. The incision is made around the areola, extends vertically down to the breast crease, and then is followed by another horizontal incision along the direction of the fold.

This technique repositions the areola (nipple) higher, removes the extra breast tissue and skin, and places the breast higher on the chest. Your breasts will be resized, recurved, and smaller. It is important to maintain a good blood supply of the nipple-areola to reduce the risks of discoloration and/or loss of sensation.

The auto-augmentation breast lift/reduction is similar to a traditional breast lift/reduction. A "T" incision (anchor incision) is made: around the areola, then extending vertically down to the breast crease, and then horizontal along the direction of the fold.

During the procedure, the excess skin is removed, and part of the breast tissue is adjusted if needed. The other part of the breast tissue is carefully tucked back into the breast and sutured to give an appearance of "implant." Your breasts will be fuller on the top and will give you better long-term results.

When you come in for an initial consultation, we use our VECTRA® 3D Imaging System to create a 3D image of your breasts so you may envision your results with smaller and healthier breasts.