Breast Reduction Surgery is a surgical procedure done to remove excess fat/tissue to achieve a proportionate breast size. Also known as Reduction Mammoplasty, it is essential in cases of very large breasts and even in gynecomastia.
For larger reduction, the surgery is performed under general anesthesia while smaller reductions can be done under local anesthesia. One or more incisions are placed on the breast to remove excess skin or tissue. Areola and nipples may have to be removed & repositioned if required. The skin is then closed with stitches.