Disproportionately large breasts can cause women to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. Breast reduction surgery – also called reduction mammaplasty – can improve your ability to perform physical activities, create a more proportional overall appearance, and provide new freedom.
Women with large or oversized breasts may experience discomfort from their breasts’ heavy weight. Breast size and weight can also lead to other long-term health issues, including pain in the neck and back, spinal issues, and other effects due to a decreased ability to engage comfortably in physical activities. A breast reduction at MG Plastic Surgery can bring balance to your body by removing excess tissue.
Many patients start considering breast reduction because their day-to-day comfort has been quietly shrinking for years—shoulder grooves, neck tension, back fatigue, skin irritation, and the feeling that clothing never fits quite right. A consultation for Breast Reduction in Scottsdale AZ is designed to identify what is driving your discomfort and what changes will make the biggest difference: tissue weight, breast width, skin laxity, or posture strain. Your surgeon will assess symmetry, nipple position, and skin quality to plan a result that looks proportional while improving physical relief. Patients often appreciate that reduction can improve both function and aesthetics at the same time, creating a lighter, more balanced silhouette that supports movement. During the visit, you’ll discuss preferred size goals, scar patterns, and realistic recovery timing based on your work and home responsibilities. The goal is not to “change who you are,” but to remove the burden that large breasts place on your body and restore freedom in daily life. You should leave with a plan that feels practical.
For women who wish to reduce the size of their breasts, reduction mammaplasty removes extra fat and skin, reshapes and lifts the breasts, repositions the areolae, and in some cases, decreases their size. Breast reduction surgery aims to improve the shape and size of the breasts, so they look and feel more proportionate, symmetrical, and harmonious with the rest of the body.
The breasts are made up of delicate tissues and nerves that require great precision and technical skill to ensure proper function and appearance when considering any surgical procedure. Women from Scottsdale, AZ, choose Dr. Manuel Gigena for breast reduction surgery because his dedication to helping them achieve their ideal bodies shows in his compassionate approach to patient care and outstanding beauty-enhancing results.
A successful reduction is built on precise planning and clear expectations. Our team will review your medical history, medications and supplements, and any factors that affect healing, including nicotine exposure. You’ll also discuss how much reduction is appropriate for your frame, how your areola position will be managed, and what nipple sensation changes are possible during recovery. Many patients want reassurance that their results will look natural in clothing and in swimwear, not “flattened” or overly tight. That’s why the consultation should include a balanced discussion of shape, projection, and breast width—not just a number of grams removed. If you’re also planning other body contouring goals, you can ask how timing might work across procedures. Some patients explore Butt Lift in Scottsdale AZ,but the safest approach is individualized sequencing based on recovery load.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia to prioritize your comfort during the procedure. Dr. Gigena will make an incision around the areola and use either the lollipop incision (tracing down to the bottom crease of the breast) or the anchor incision (tracing down to the bottom and then along the crease of the breast), depending on the extent of reduction.
For more extensive breast mass reduction, Dr. Gigena may include liposuction. Once the desired size has been achieved, the excess skin is removed, the areolae are repositioned and resized, if necessary, and the breast is lifted to an attractive and symmetrical position, creating harmony and balance in the breast area. Of course, the extent of each surgery varies depending on each patient’s body and aesthetic goals.
Dr. Gigena will give you a detailed recovery plan to ensure a complete and easy healing process. You will receive a compression garment or light surgical bra to wear during the first four to six weeks of healing. This is necessary to support your newly shaped breasts. Drainage tubes may be required to empty fluid and reduce swelling in a more extensive procedure.
A minimal amount of walking will improve circulation and decrease the possibility of blood clots forming. Most patients can return to work – depending on their occupation – and light activities after one or two weeks. Because the area will be swollen and tender, you must avoid strenuous lifting or exercise while you recuperate. You can resume full participation in daily activities after six weeks.
It helps to understand what happens “under the surface,” because that’s what creates long-lasting shape. Reduction is not only about removing tissue—it’s about reshaping the breast mound so it sits higher, looks balanced, and holds up over time. Your surgeon adjusts internal support, removes excess skin, and repositions the nipple-areola complex to match the new breast position. This is also where symmetry goals are addressed: subtle differences between sides are common, and the plan aims to make them less noticeable. Before surgery, you’ll receive practical prep instructions such as avoiding certain supplements, organizing childcare, and planning light activity for circulation. You should also have a clear understanding of scarring: where scars typically sit, how they mature, and what scar care may be recommended once you are cleared. If liposuction is added for contouring around the side breast or bra line, your surgeon will explain why and how that supports a smoother silhouette. The goal is a result that feels lighter, fits bras more comfortably, and looks proportional from multiple angles.
In order to be considered a good candidate for the procedure, you must consider the following qualifications:
Ideal candidates for breast reduction have overly large breasts and are interested in the following:
Breast reduction can have life-changing effects, with permanent results that you can see and feel immediately. Having breasts that are more appropriately balanced to your body and less cumbersome can feel like a new freedom, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. With proportionate breasts, you can begin to partake in previously impossible activities and fit more easily into your clothes. We are confident that you will love the way you look and feel.
Recovery tends to feel easier when you approach it in stages. In the first phase, you focus on comfort, incision protection, and short walks to support circulation. Swelling and tightness are normal early on, and energy can fluctuate, so it helps to plan for rest rather than “pushing through.” In the middle phase, swelling decreases and you start noticing practical wins—less neck strain, bras fitting more easily, and clothing draping more naturally. Later, scars soften and the final shape becomes more defined. Your role matters: wearing the recommended support bra, avoiding heavy lifting, staying hydrated, and following follow-up instructions all protect the result. Long-term, stable weight helps maintain your new proportions and comfort. If your goal is a lighter chest that supports movement and confidence, the next step is simple: schedule a consultation, bring your top concerns (pain, fit, or symmetry), and ask for a written recovery roadmap so you know exactly what to expect week by week. Clear checkpoints reduce stress and keep healing on track.
