RELIEVE & RESTORE PROPORTION
Reduction is about more than size.
Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin while reshaping and elevating the remaining breast.
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For many patients, the goal is relief from physical symptoms and easier movement. For others, it is improved proportion, clothing fit, or confidence. Dr. Henry balances the desired reduction with tissue safety, shape, symmetry, nipple position, and scar placement.
Reduce heaviness​
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Decrease the breast weight that may contribute to neck, shoulder, or back discomfort.
Move more freely​
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Make exercise and daily activity feel less limited by breast size and motion.
Improve proportion​
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Create a breast size and shape that feels more balanced with your frame.
Refine fit​
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Reduce bra-strap pressure, skin irritation, and difficulty finding comfortable clothing.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who may be a good candidate?
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Physical discomfort
Activity limitations
Breast weight contributes to neck, back, or shoulder symptoms, bra-strap grooves, or skin irritation.
Breast size or movement makes exercise, work, sleep, or daily routines more difficult.
Candidacy can only be determined after a medical history, examination, and discussion of your goals. Smoking or nicotine use, unstable health conditions, and unrealistic expectations may affect whether or when surgery is appropriate.
Reduction may be appropriate when breast size creates physical symptoms, limits activity, complicates clothing fit, or feels out of proportion. The consultation also covers scars, sensation, breastfeeding considerations, and achievable size.
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Proportion concerns
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Stable health
You want a smaller breast size and a lifted shape that better balances your frame.
You are medically appropriate for surgery, can follow recovery restrictions, and have realistic expectations.
REDUCTION WITH RESHAPING
Remove weight.
Rebuild shape.
A breast reduction is not simply tissue removal. It combines volume reduction with a lift so the remaining breast can be reshaped and the nipple repositioned.
Remove excess volume
01/ REDUCE
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
Breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed according to your anatomy, goals, and the amount that can be reduced safely.
Address asymmetry
03/ BALANCE
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
Existing differences in volume, nipple height, and breast shape are considered during planning, although perfect symmetry is not possible.
Choose the scar pattern
04/ SUPPORT
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
A vertical or anchor-type pattern is often required to remove enough skin and create a stable shape.
Reposition the breast
02/ LIFT
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
The skin envelope is tailored and the remaining tissue is reshaped to create a more elevated contour.
Plan the nipple and areola
04/ REFINE
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
The nipple-areola complex is repositioned and the areola may be reduced to better suit the new breast proportions.
Define success
04/ PRIORITIZE
A smaller scar is not always a better lift. Dr. Henry selects the pattern that can safely remove the needed skin, reposition the nipple, and create the most stable shape.
Comfort, activity, clothing fit, shape, and desired size are discussed together—without promising a specific bra cup.
A smaller breast should still look intentionally shaped.
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YOUR RECOVERY
Healing happens in stages.
Early swelling, bruising, soreness, and temporary changes in sensation are common. Recovery protects the incisions and reshaped tissue while activity is gradually reintroduced.
DAYS 1-7
WEEKS 1-2
WEEKS 4-6
MONTH 2-3+
Rest and support
Return gradually
Rebuild activity
Let shape and scars mature
Wear the recommended surgical bra, walk gently, care for the incisions, and avoid lifting or reaching that creates tension.
Many patients return to non-strenuous work as comfort and healing allow. Swelling and fatigue may still be present.
Activity increases in stages. Heavy lifting, impact exercise, and upper-body strain wait for surgical clearance.
Breast contour continues settling while scars soften and fade over many months. Final healing varies by patient.
