Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery can alleviate discomfort and improve quality of life for women with physical burdens caused by larger breasts.

Find Relief and Embrace Confidence with Breast Reduction Surgery in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC.

Large breasts can cause many physical and emotional burdens. Chronic neck and back pain, difficulty finding comfortable clothing, and limitations in physical activity can significantly impact your quality of life. At Michael J. Orseck MD, we understand these struggles and offer breast reduction surgery as a path to lasting relief and renewed confidence.

What Can A Breast Reduction Do For Me?

The most common concerns that can be addressed by breast reduction surgery are:

Chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain
Poor posture due to breast weight
Difficulty exercising or participating in physical activities
Limited clothing options and improper bra fit
Skin irritation and rashes under the breasts

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Breast Reduction Overview

What is a Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery is usually done to provide relief from these symptoms. Performed under general anesthesia, the two- to four-hour procedure removes fat and glandular tissue and tightens skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts that are in a healthier proportion to the rest of the body.

During the procedure, an anchor-shaped incision is made from the new location of the nipple down to and around the crease beneath the breast. Dr. Orseck removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, relocates the nipple and areola, and reshapes the breast using skin from around the areola before closing the incisions with stitches.

Liposuction may be needed to remove excess fat from the armpit area, and in some cases, when only fat needs to be removed from the breasts, liposuction alone is used for breast reduction.

Women may choose to undergo breast augmentation for many different medical and aesthetic motivations, including balancing breast size and compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery. The procedure may be combined with others, such as a breast lift, for more satisfying results.

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Who Is A Good Candidate For Breast Reduction Surgery?

A good candidate for breast reduction surgery is typically a woman experiencing physical discomfort and limitations due to excessively large breasts. This discomfort can manifest as neck, back, and shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breasts, and difficulty with physical activities or even breathing while lying down. The emotional toll of limited mobility and self-consciousness can also be significant. It’s important to note that breast reduction surgery focuses on alleviating these functional concerns and improving quality of life, not achieving a specific aesthetic ideal.

While this surgery is most commonly performed on women, men with enlarged breasts can also be good candidates for breast reduction to address similar discomfort and limitations.

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Male Breast Reduction

Male breast reduction may be performed using liposuction, surgery, or a combination of the two, depending on the amount and type of tissue found in the breasts. If the breasts consist of mostly fatty tissue, liposuction may be used to suction out fat from an incision in the nipple or underarm areas. For breasts with an excessive amount of glandular tissue, excision surgery may be performed, which requires cutting away the excess fat, skin, and tissue through a larger incision. Your surgeon, Dr. Orseck, will determine which technique is best for you based on your individual goals for surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Reduction

What happens after my breast reduction procedure?

Even though there will be some swelling and you’ll need to wear a support bra, you’ll be able to see a difference immediately after surgery. Take it easy during the first two to three weeks and allow your body the time it needs to heal. The scars will be permanent but will fade with time (this often depends on genetics).

For a few days after surgery, the breasts are bound with an elastic bandage or a surgical bra, and you may be given surgical drainage tubes for fluid removal. Stitches come out in a week, and the surgical bra must be worn for about a month.

What is recovery like after a male breast reduction procedure?

After breast reduction surgery, patients will usually be able to return home the very same day. Post-operative symptoms may include swelling and discomfort, which can be managed through pain medication and compression garments worn for the first few days after surgery. Patients will be able to return to work once they feel well enough but should avoid sexual activity and strenuous exercise for a week or two while the chest heals. For most patients, breast reduction surgery produces a flatter, more well-defined chest that can last for many years as long as patients maintain a stable weight.

How long does it take to recover from a breast reduction procedure?

Two to four weeks to return to work; four to six weeks to resume strenuous activity.