Boston Surgical Group

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, has improved the health and well being of many of our patients. Breasts that are too large or very pendulous can cause many problems, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Irritated skin and rash
• Posture problems
• Low self-esteem
• Hand numbness
• Gender reassignment

If you are suffering from these or other problems due to your breast size, we encourage you to discuss this with your primary care physician, or perhaps a family member who has undergone treatment. Then, come in for a consultation and Dr. Lach will determine if you are eligible for breast reduction, if it's your best option he will talk to you about the procedure. We have performed breast reduction surgery for symptomatic women ages 16 to 80 years using local anesthesia, awake methods as well as under deeper anesthesia.

You can choose your final breast size and nipple placement, and we'll discuss your expectations. We'll also arrange for a mammogram if age-appropriate. 

Surgery may be performed with a scar-free minimally invasive breast reduction (MIBR) approach developed at Boston Surgical Group in many cases for new and redo candidates previously operated elsewhere.  Other woman may require conventional incisions with or without a suture-free closure.  Although breast reduction is an outpatient procedure, please make sure to arrange your transportation home.