Breast reduction

Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure which involves the reduction in the size of breasts by excising fat, skin, and glandular tissue; it may also involve a procedure to counterract drooping of the breasts. As with breast augmentation, this procedure is performed most often on women.

External links

• In-depth discussion of reduction mammaplasty, including illustrations from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Breast Reduction or Reduction Mammaplasty from Advanced Art of Cosmetic Surgery with before and after photos
• Article on breast reduction with links to complications and FAQ
• Clinical Outcomes in Reduction Mammaplasty from the Mayo Clinic (PDF file)
• Breast Reduction and Lift - Pictures of Healing Tissue Evolution
• SisterStreet.com - Breast Reduction Surgery support group and discussion for those contemplating surgery