Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers. Compare Colorado Springs clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Colorado Springs, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Colorado Springs who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Colorado Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, rated 4.8 stars across 316 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Aaron D. Smith is a plastic surgery practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, rated 4.8 stars across 168 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Krishna S. Dash, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, rated 4.8 stars across 53 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Paul Pierce M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, rated 4.5 stars across 128 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.
Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers.
One procedure, results are long lasting at stable weight
1 to 2 weeks off work, 6 weeks before full exercise
People with physical symptoms from breast size including back and neck pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, rashes beneath the breasts, or difficulty exercising
4 plastic surgery practices in the Colorado Springs area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Colorado Springs practices that list breast reduction say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for breast reduction: Keyhole (Anchor/Wise pattern) incision, Vertical breast reduction.
Candidates for breast reduction are usually patients whose breast size is causing physical symptoms (neck, back, or shoulder pain; bra-strap grooves; rash; difficulty exercising), or whose breast size and shape do not fit the rest of their body.
The standard breast reduction procedure uses a “keyhole” (Also known as an Anchor, or Wise pattern) shaped incision.
A breast reduction surgery can be beneficial for women who are experiencing huge breasts that create heaviness, back pain, and daily discomfort. Oversized breasts can also limit activity and make it challenging to find clothing that fits appropriately.
Breast reduction surgery can also help alleviate the discomfort caused by excess weight of the breasts.
A vertical breast reduction procedure is aimed at reducing the breast scars while still achieving the desired result.
Breast reduction surgery addresses these concerns by removing excess fat, tissue, and skin to reshape the breasts to a smaller, healthier size. The procedure often includes adjusting the nipples and, in many cases, a breast lift to restore a firmer, more youthful appearance.
Breast reduction surgery takes 3-4 hours to perform.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Colorado Springs clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Colorado Springs clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Colorado Springs providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Colorado Springs providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Often, and more often than patients expect, but carriers set specific criteria. Typically they want documented symptoms such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, evidence you have tried conservative measures like physical therapy or supportive garments, and sometimes a minimum amount of tissue to be removed based on your height and weight. Photographs are usually required. Start the process early because approval can take weeks, and ask the surgeon's office whether they handle the pre-authorization, since experienced offices do this routinely.
Surgeons discuss this in grams removed rather than cup sizes, because cup sizing is not standardized across brands. Most patients go down two to three cup sizes. The goal is proportion to your frame rather than a specific letter, and the surgeon also balances how much tissue insurance may require removed against what looks right for your body. Bring photos of the outcome you have in mind.
Breast reduction consistently records among the highest satisfaction rates of any surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise, in published outcome studies. The reason is that it solves a functional problem and a cosmetic one simultaneously. Patients frequently describe the relief from physical symptoms as more significant than the change in appearance.
Some patients can and some cannot, and it is difficult to predict individually. Reduction removes glandular tissue and repositions the nipple, both of which can affect milk production and duct continuity. If you plan to breastfeed in future, discuss it explicitly, because certain techniques preserve more of the ductal system, and some patients choose to delay surgery until after childbearing.
Most reductions use either a vertical lollipop pattern or an anchor pattern including a scar along the fold. They are permanent. Patients in this operation are, in general, notably accepting of scars because the symptom relief is so significant, but you should see photographs of typical scar outcomes at consultation so nothing surprises you afterward.
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