Christopher K. Patronella, MD
Katy
Christopher K. Patronella, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Katy, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 162 Google reviews, performing 22 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. Compare Katy clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Katy, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Katy who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Christopher K. Patronella, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Katy, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 162 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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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
7 plastic surgery practices in the Katy area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 7 Katy 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.
Breast reduction is performed using general anesthesia. During this surgical procedure, an anchor-shaped incision will be made.
There will be some swelling and bruising following breast reduction surgery. These issues will subside over the course elf your recovery.
Breast lift surgery is performed alongside a breast reduction to raise the breasts and restore breast contour. This procedure tightens the remaining glandular tissue and trims the excess skin. The nipple-areola complex can be reduced in size and repositioned during a breast lift.
Vertical breast reductions are recommended to patients with visible breast droop (ptosis) who are seeking a moderate reduction.
Being at a stable weight is important as significant fluctuations can affect the long-term results of your breast reduction. Dr. Bartlett will discuss your specific situation during your consultation.
You will need to wear a compression sports bra for the first 4 to 6 weeks of your breast reduction surgery recovery.
While breast reduction surgery is oftentimes performed for functional reasons, our board certified plastic surgeons understand the importance of achieving a highly aesthetic result after surgery.
The length of your breast reduction incision will depend on the degree of excess breast tissue and the amount of removal desired.
Breast reduction using liposuction is an effective procedure. However, it is only ideal for women who need a minor reduction.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Katy 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 Katy clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Katy providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Reduction series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Katy 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.