What is "breast reduction"?

What is "breast reduction"?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: How is a breast reduction procedure performed?; Who can get a breast reduction?; Is a breast reduction painful? and more...

A breast reduction is a procedure where both skin and breast tissue are removed from the patient. This is different from a breast lift where only skin is removed, or breast augmentation where patients don't have sufficient volume. Breast reduction usually occurs in patients that have significant breast tissue and can be anywhere from a size C cup all the way up.