Breast Reduction

What is breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty, is about more than just changing your appearance; it is often a life-changing procedure designed to improve your physical comfort and quality of life. By removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, this surgery helps alleviate the chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain often caused by the weight of heavy breasts.

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Before & After Photos

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Patient 01

Patient Number

142039

This very lovely patient was experiencing significant back, shoulder, and neck pain from the weight of her breasts. They were also preventing her from exercising and affecting her ability to perform at work.

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Patient 02

Patient Number

142040

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Patient Number

142041

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Patient Number

142042

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What to expect

Pre-op

Before Surgery

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Who is a good candidate?

• Individuals experiencing significant back, shoulder, neck pain as well as shoulder grooving and skin rashes caused by the size and weight of their breasts
• Individuals struggling with physical activity
• Individuals with realistic expectations and goals

How to Prepare for Surgery

• You will need to do bloodwork and have an updated mammogram if you are over 40 years old (or have a significant personal or family history of breast disease)
• Stop smoking for 4-6 weeks
• Avoid herbal supplements for 2 weeks

Risk & Complications

Procedure

On the Day of Surgery

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Anesthesia

• General

Duration of Surgery

• 3 Hours

Incisions

• Around the nipple
• Vertical incision on the lower pole of the breast
• Along the breast crease

Post-op

After Surgery

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Wound care

• You will have a dressing and compression garment that you will wear for 1 week. This will be changed during your first follow-up visit and you will wear a surgical bra without a wire for 4-6 weeks.

Sutures

• They are all absorbable

Return to light work

• 3-4 weeks

Return to regular activity or exercise

• 6 weeks

Please follow all of the specific instructions given to you and attend your follow-up appointment as arranged.

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What is the average cost of Breast Reduction Surgery?

Non-OHIP Covered + Liposuction ($14,000 - $16,000 if applicable)

Breast reduction surgery is covered by OHIP. Liposuction is often suggested to help provide a better shape of the breasts as they are reduced in size and the skin envelope is re-contoured. Out-of-pocket costs may include:

Pre-op Investigations

Anesthesia

Equipment & Facility

Nursing Fee

Surgical Fee

Post-operative Garments & Medications

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What are my Financing Options?

Every patient should have access to flexible financing options when considering a procedure. At Elevate Plastic Surgery, we partner with leading Canadian financing providers to help make your journey more accessible. Please contact us to learn more.

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Incisions are typically in the shape of an anchor with incisions around the nipple and at the bottom pole of the breast as an inverted T-shape.

Good candidates for breast reduction surgery include healthy women with, ideally, a body mass index under 35.

Risks and complications of a breast reduction include infection, scarring, bleeding, change in lactation, change in sensation, fat necrosis, recurrence, and asymmetry.

Your recovery is a journey, and Dr. Mahoney and Dr. Yeung will be with you every step of the way to ensure you are healing beautifully. You can expect a series of follow-up visits designed to monitor your progress at one week, followed by milestones at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after your procedure.

The results of a breast reduction are typically permanent. Your overall size will remain permanently smaller, lighter, and beautifully proportional to your frame. It is important to remember that major weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or natural aging can gradually alter your breast shape and firmness over time, however.