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 Philadelphia clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
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Plastic surgeons in Philadelphia who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Body Arts & Science Center LLC Plastic & Cosmetic Facility is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 691 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.
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Subbio Plastic Surgery & Medspa is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 584 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Buinewicz Plastic Surgery and Medspa is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 543 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 304 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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Kole Plastic Surgery Center - Bucks County is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 5 stars across 269 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Lohner Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 259 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Main Line Plastic Surgery- Raymond Jean MD is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 203 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery: Dr. R. Brannon Claytor is a plastic surgery practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rated 4.9 stars across 197 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.
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
19 plastic surgery practices in the Philadelphia area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 17 Philadelphia 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: Vertical Breast Reduction, Full Breast Reduction, Wise-pattern (inverted-T) breast reduction resection, Anchor (inverted-T) breast reduction technique.
A breast reduction is an outpatient procedure, so after a short period of recovery time, you can go home the same day, provided someone is available to drive you home.
Many of our patients report discomfort or pain in their backs, necks, and shoulders prior to getting a breast reduction in Bryn Mawr . Here, we focus on relieving physical strain while still ensuring a proportionate result, shaping natural-looking breasts that harmonize with your frame.
Patients generally feel well enough to return to work or school, after a Breast Reduction, in ten days or less. Strenuous activities and vigorous exercise must be postponed for four to six weeks.
The wise-pattern (or inverted-T) skin resection is a common technique used in breast reduction surgery. It involves an anchor incision around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and horizontally along the crease.
Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts approximately two to three hours .
A Breast Reduction is usually performed using general anesthesia.
The incision patterns used in your breast reduction will depend on the surgical complexity and extent of correction needed. Most procedures use a combination of incisions around the areola, vertically down the center of the breast, and along the breast crease.
Women seek to have a Breast Reduction, or mammoplasty, for many different reasons. This procedure will help lift and reduce the size of a woman’s breasts restoring shape and contour to a woman’s breast and often alleviating stress on both the back and the neck caused by large breasts.
In the first week after breast reduction surgery, patients can expect swelling, bruising, and mild-to-moderate pain. Bandages and a surgical bra are worn to provide support as the breasts heal. Patients are advised to rest with limited movement of the arms and upper body.
A good breast reduction must fit each individual’s anatomy to achieve smaller yet proportionate, well-shaped and well-positioned breasts.
you are a candidate for breast reduction surgery at our private outpatient surgical center. During breast reduction surgery, you will be given general anesthesia.
Breast reduction surgery commonly involves incisions around the areola, vertically on the bottom part of the breast, and horizontally under the breast at the level of the breast crease to access and remove excess breast tissue, fat, and skin.
Breast reduction surgery at Philadelphia's Cross Medical Group is one of the most rewarding procedures Dr. Kevin Cross performs. In a matter of a couple of hours of surgical time and a few days of recovery time, the burden of large, heavy, uncomfortable breasts is relieved.
With a breast reduction procedure, these are all reversed in a matter of a few hours. Additionally, large breasts are often associated with poorly shaped breasts, as well as fullness in the armpit and back areas. These, too, can be corrected at the time of a breast reduction procedure.
You may be a good candidate for a breast reduction if you feel that your breasts are too large and you’d like to reduce their size. Many candidates have back, neck, and shoulder problems as a result of the weight of their breasts.
All breast reduction candidates should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations for their procedure.
Vertical Breast Reduction: This type of procedure is done when the patient has moderate macromastia and good overlying skin tone. During a vertical breast reduction, tissue is removed from the lower central aspect of the breast, skin is tightened around the areola,
Full Breast Reduction: A full breast reduction is performed when the patient has severe macromastia and associated sagging. During this procedure, tissue will be removed from all around the breast, and skin tightening as well as full breast reshaping will be performed.
Breast reduction surgery takes about two hours to complete, but it may take longer if you have extremely large breasts.
Dr. Lo may use drains for his breast reduction procedures, and they will be removed in three to five days.
Dr. Eisenberg performs breast reduction surgery in the safety of the operating room at Nazareth Hospital.
Women consistently report that they feel an enormous amount of relief from their neck, back or shoulder pain sometimes as early as the morning after their breast reduction surgery.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Philadelphia providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
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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