Good candidates for breast reduction surgery include healthy women with, ideally, a body mass index under 35.

Risks and complications of a breast reduction include infection, scarring, bleeding, change in lactation, change in sensation, fat necrosis, recurrence, and asymmetry

Your recovery is a journey, and Dr. Mahoney and Dr. Yeung will be with you every step of the way to ensure you are healing beautifully. You can expect a series of follow-up visits designed to monitor your progress at one week, followed by milestones at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after your procedure.

The results of a breast reduction are typically permanent. Your overall size will remain permanently smaller, lighter, and beautifully proportional to your frame. It is important to remember that major weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or natural aging can gradually alter your breast shape and firmness over time, however.