Breast Reduction in Reston, VA

Using state-of-the-art surgical techniques that limit the risks of surgery, our plastic surgeons will skillfully remove excess skin and suction out tissue to reshape the breasts. During surgery, the most common incision pattern is known as an 'anchor' and includes an incision around of the areola, down the front of the breast and underneath the breast fold. Many examples can be seen in our before and after gallery.

Liposuction is often combined with breast reduction to sculpt the excess fatty deposits in the armpit or side of the chest. Liposuction can also be used a stand-alone procedure for reduction of breast volume, but this does not tighten the skin of the breast and may leave a smaller breast with a saggier appearance. 

After a 2 – 3-hour breast reduction surgery, you will wake up in recovery and feel significantly lighter in the chest area. You will be instructed on how to properly care for your incisions to limit scarring. After being sent home wrapped in a surgical bra, it is advised that you take it easy for the first few weeks after the surgery. Expect to feel less sensation in your nipples, as they can take up to a year or more to recover. Most patients take one week off work and are doing all physical activity by around a month. 

Breast reduction surgery can dramatically change the lives of our patients, resulting in smaller breasts that makes everyday activities easier. In the few weeks following the procedure, it is advised for you to continue wearing comfortable bras and limiting strenuous activity. Once exercise can be worked back into your day-to-day life, it is important to maintain a healthy weight. Breast reduction surgery is a long-lasting cosmetic surgery, but the results can be negatively impacted by weight gain and/or pregnancy.