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 Franklin clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Franklin, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Franklin who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Higdon Plastic Surgery - Dr. Kent “Kye” Higdon is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 5 stars across 289 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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PA Plastic Surgery Center - Dr Paul Warner Papillion is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.9 stars across 148 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Sieveking Plastic Surgery and Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.9 stars across 141 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Cool Springs Plastic Surgery - Franklin is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.9 stars across 133 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Cool Springs Plastic Surgery - Brentwood is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.9 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Kristina O'Shaughnessy M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 5 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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RG Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.8 stars across 97 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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NuBody Concepts is a plastic surgery practice in Franklin, Tennessee, rated 4.6 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 11 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
8 plastic surgery practices in the Franklin area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 6 Franklin 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.
Dr. Higdon performs breast reduction on its own or in combination with liposuction to remove excess fat and further refine your results.
After breast reduction, you can expect moderate swelling, bruising, and soreness for one to two weeks.
A breast reduction is a surgical procedure with the same level of invasiveness as breast implants or a breast lift. It is performed under IV sedation to ensure maximum comfort and a fast recovery.
Breast reduction can qualify for insurance coverage when functional criteria are met - however, our practice does not participate with insurance. All procedures at RG Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are performed on a self-pay basis, with financing available through Cherry and CareCredit.
Breast reduction is typically performed under general anesthesia, ensuring that you sleep soundly while Dr. Higdon reshapes and refines your chest appearance. Surgery can take 3-4 hours to complete.
performs breast reduction to address neck, back, and shoulder pain caused by overly large breasts, helping you feel lighter, more confident, and in control of your body.
A breast reduction takes 2-3 hours, with a recovery time of 3-5 days for regular daily activities and 2 weeks before any strenuous activities.
Breast reduction is not just about removing volume - it's about rebuilding a lighter breast with structure, position, and proportion. Every reduction at RG is also a lift, planned around your frame.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Franklin 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 Franklin clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Franklin providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Reduction series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Franklin 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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