The primary purpose of breast reduction surgery is to reduce the weight of unusually large breasts and improve the symptoms resulting from that weight. Additional benefits may be the improved fit of clothing, new physical activities not previously engaged in, weight loss, and improved self image.

Removal of excess tissue is done from the lower part of the breast and/or around the nipple, areas covered by most types of clothing, swimsuits, etc.

Breast reduction surgery may be done in a surgical center. After surgery there is soreness but usually not a lot of other pain. Most non-strenuous activities can be resumed in ten days to two weeks.