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Procedure guide

Breast Reduction

Also called: reduction mammoplasty

Breast reduction removes breast tissue and skin to relieve pain and improve proportion. It has among the highest patient-satisfaction rates in cosmetic surgery.

Average surgeon fee
$7,800
ASPS latest statistics
Back to desk work
1 to 2 weeks
typical, see recovery below
Cost to you
$0
matching is always free

The two questions

Before anything else

Recovery and cost decide whether breast reduction is possible for you at all. Everything else on this page assumes you have answered these two.

Recovery

Most patients return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks and resume exercise in about 6 weeks.

Cost

The average surgeon fee is $7,800.

That figure is the latest ASPS statistic , and it is the surgeon's fee alone. Anesthesia and the facility are billed on top, and your city moves the total.

The full breast reduction cost breakdown

Before you book

What should I ask at a consultation?

Ask about board certification, expected size outcome, scar patterns, and insurance documentation support.

We check board certification against public board data and publish the source and the date on every profile. It is free for every surgeon and it is never for sale.

Common questions

What people ask about breast reduction

Will insurance cover it?
Often yes, when documented symptoms like back and neck pain meet the insurer's criteria. Practices can help with the documentation.
Can I breastfeed after a reduction?
Many patients can, but some techniques affect it. Raise this at the consultation if it matters to you.

By city

Find breast reduction surgeons near you

Practices across US metro areas, every credential checked the same way. Pick a city to see who lists breast reduction on their own website.

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The breast reduction consult kit

  • The questions to ask at a breast reduction consultation, and what a good answer sounds like
  • A cost worksheet that separates the surgeon fee from anesthesia, facility and aftercare
  • How to verify board certification yourself, with the links
  • The red flags worth walking away from

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