Breast reduction surgery has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure. Imagine being free of the weight of heavy breasts – the increase in your quality of life, comfort, and confidence can be out the roof. After a breast reduction, patients are able to return to all forms of exercise without pain. They can wear low-cut tops and skimpy bathing suits with total confidence. Many women who have always had a hunched-over posture to try to hide large breasts now stand tall, exuding confidence and self-assurance. Both emotionally and physically, a breast reduction is a transformational surgery.

Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. Recovery is going to vary by patient, but you can expect to be sore and have swelling for the first two to six weeks. In general, Dr. Whitfield will want you to use your arms normally, but avoid any vigorous exercise programs, a precaution to avoid increased swelling and the risk of damaging the incisions, leading to bleeding. He will advise you to wear a surgical or sports bra to keep your new breasts secure during healing – no underwire bras can be worn until given the okay by Dr. Whitfield. While it may take from six to twelve months to achieve final results, most patients will notice a remarkable change at six weeks after surgery. Your scars, however, may take up to a year to fully mature, so you will need to be patient.