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 Temecula clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Temecula, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Temecula who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Phuong M. Pham MD, United Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 5 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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RevivaMed Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 5 stars across 84 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Esther Yoonah Kim, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 4.9 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Tyler Frew, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 5 stars across 52 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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David A. Newman, MD Temecula Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 4.7 stars across 111 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Andy Wongworawat, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 5 stars across 40 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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United Plastic Surgery | Sarah Gottfeld, PA-C is a plastic surgery practice in Temecula, California, rated 5 stars across 26 Google reviews, performing 18 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
7 plastic surgery practices in the Temecula area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 7 Temecula 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. Pham performs breast reduction in one of our private surgery centers as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia.
Scars are an unavoidable part of breast reduction because skin and tissue must be removed to create a smaller breast.
Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.
When you get a breast reduction, you'll automatically get a breast lift at the same time!
When you get a breast reduction, you'll automatically get a breast lift at the same time!
Dr. Shain Cuber approaches breast reduction as both a functional and aesthetic procedure. His objective is not simply to make the breasts smaller.
Most breast reduction surgeries are outpatient, allowing you to return home the same day, though some patients may require an overnight stay.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Temecula 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 Temecula clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Temecula providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most Temecula providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Reduction series.
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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