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 Vancouver clinics below and request a free consultation.
CA$10,900–CA$20,400
per procedure · CAD
A general range for Vancouver, converted to CAD and rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Vancouver who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Dr. Ashley Tregaskiss - Pacific Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 152 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Pacific Plastic Surgery Group is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 92 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Arko Demianczuk - Pacific Plastic Surgery Group is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.7 stars across 98 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr Sheina Macadam Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.7 stars across 79 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Eric Pugash is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.7 stars across 65 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.
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Dr Anzarut Plastic Surgery Vancouver is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 48 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Janine Roller at Pacific Plastic Surgery Group is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 47 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Dr. M. Asim Bashir is a plastic surgery practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, rated 5 stars across 29 Google reviews, performing 9 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
9 plastic surgery practices in the Vancouver area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 8 Vancouver 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: inverted-T breast reduction.
Tummy tuck surgery is often performed in combination with liposuction to the abdomen or surrounding areas, but can also be combined with other procedures such as breast reduction, lift or augmentation.
Breast reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes two to four hours to complete.
A breast reduction is performed in order to alleviate back pain, neck pain, and difficulty exercising due to the size of a woman’s breasts. The goals of this surgery are to decrease the volume of breast tissue, raise the position of the nipples and narrow the breast width.
Breast reduction is performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning many patients return home the same day.
Yes, breast reduction requires incisions, and this results in scars. Their pattern depends on the amount of tissue removed and the surgical technique used. Scars are placed to be as discreet as possible and generally fade over time, though they may remain visible.
Most patients return to non-strenuous activities within one to two weeks. After this time, you can begin slowly resuming your normal activities. A full recovery from breast reduction surgery typically occurs around three to six months post-op.
Breast reduction results are long-lasting. However, changes from aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and hormonal changes can affect breast appearance over time.
Areola Reduction and elevating the nipple position are commonly a component of breast reduction.
Your Breast Reduction will be performed in Dr. Alex Seal’s office located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Breast Reduction generally runs CAD$10,880–CAD$20,400 per procedure, and each Vancouver 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 Canadian dollars (CAD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Vancouver clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Vancouver providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Vancouver 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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