Does A Breast Reduction Include A Lift?

Does a breast reduction include a lift?

The short answer to the common question, "Does a breast reduction include a lift?" is YES. A breast reduction does include a lift. However, you may still be wondering… what's the difference between these two procedures? So, let's break down the differences!

What is a breast reduction?

A breast reduction is a great procedure if you feel your breasts are too large and limit your physical activity or give you back, neck, or shoulder pain. To do this, your surgeon will remove your excess breast tissue and resize and reposition your areolas to match your desired size and profile. This procedure is ideal for patients wishing to reduce their bra cup size and achieve smaller breasts.

What is a breast lift?

A breast lift is a great procedure if you would like to return your breasts to a more youthful shape and appearance. This is done by removing the excess skin and shifting the nipple and areola to a higher position. This procedure is ideal for patients who wish to stay at their current bra cup size, but simply wish to lift their breasts.

So, what's the difference between a breast lift and a breast reduction?

A breast lift does not change your cup size, while a breast reduction is actually removing excess tissue and reducing your cup size. When you undergo a breast reduction, you will simultaneously reduce your cup size while lifting your breasts!

You may be a candidate for a breast reduction IF…

• You have large, heavy breasts and wish to have a smaller cup size
• You experience neck and/or back pain, bra strap grooving, or rashes under the breasts
• Your breasts limit your physical activity

You may not be a candidate for a breast reduction IF…

• You are currently pregnant
• You have a medical condition that will impair healing
• You have a BMI above 40 (This may vary depending on the plastic surgery office you choose to go with)
• You are a smoker and will not quit smoking for a required 6 weeks before and after surgery

What does a breast reduction before and after look like?

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most powerful and transformative procedures in plastic surgery. Not only does this procedure dramatically reduce and lift the breasts and restore a perky look, but it also relieves a substantial amount of pain patients typically suffer from such as back pain, bra strap grooving, rashes under the breasts, etc. Check out some of our plastic surgeons' work below to get an idea of what this procedure can truly do for patients: