Definition
Lifting the breasts and removal of excess breast tissue, creating a breast
shape that fits the rest of the body.
Age
16 plus, when breast growth has been stable for 6-12 months.
Surgical technique
In large breasted women, the nipple and areola are removed and replaced as
a free nipple graft after reducing the size of the breast. This prevents fat
necrosis or hardening of the breast after surgery and gives a very secure
shape with fewer tendencies to "bottom out" after surgery.
In smaller breasts, an inferior pedicle technique is utilized preserving the
connection of the nipple to the breast, allowing breast feeding in the future
and often preserving sensation in the nipple.
See also: Breast Lift . Short Scar
Techniques (vertical scar and short horizontal scar).
Philosophy
Nipples were not meant to hide your navel. Large breasts are uncomfortable
and unsightly. Surgery to reduce them gives an attractive shape that can
improve posture and your own personal sense of well being.
Surgical time and recovery
Surgery takes about 3-4 hours. No stitches are removed. The patient can go
back to work in 10 days.
Related procedures
Liposuction under the arms to define the outer curve of the breast.
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Body Contouring Procedures 
