Plastic surgery
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
Reduce breast weight and improve proportion, comfort, and daily function.
Overview
Understanding the procedure.
Breast reduction removes excess tissue, fat, and skin while reshaping the breast and repositioning the nipple and areola.
For some patients, reducing breast weight can ease neck, back, and shoulder discomfort or make exercise and clothing more comfortable. Emotional relief may be meaningful, but experiences differ.
Is it right for you?
Candidacy is personal.
Patients with heavy breasts, activity limitations, skin irritation, shoulder grooves, or disproportion may be candidates. Health, breast imaging, future breastfeeding goals, and desired size are reviewed.
What to expect
A plan shaped around you.
The operation is performed under anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. Incision pattern and duration depend on breast size, tissue quality, and the amount of reduction.
Recovery
Time and support for healing.
Soreness, swelling, and temporary changes in sensation are common. Light activity often resumes within days, while lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for several weeks.
Why Dr. DeLong
Training meets thoughtful care.
Dr. DeLong's board-certified expertise across reconstructive and aesthetic breast care supports a plan that considers relief, proportion, scars, sensation, and long-term goals.
Realistic expectations
Clear information first.
Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.
A consultation starts with your questions.
Meet with Dr. DeLong to discuss your goals, appropriate options, recovery, and risks.