Reduction Mammoplasty
A procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin to relieve discomfort and improve proportion.
What is Reduction Mammoplasty?
Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce breast size and weight, relieving the physical discomfort that overly large breasts can cause. Your surgeon removes the excess tissue and reshapes the remaining breast, repositioning the nipple and areola to a natural position on the smaller, lifted breast. The specific technique and resulting scar pattern depend on how much reduction is needed and your individual anatomy, which your surgeon will discuss with you in detail. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and typically takes two to four hours.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain linked to breast weight
- Skin irritation or rashes beneath the breasts
- Difficulty finding properly fitting clothing or bras
- Restricted physical activity due to breast size
- A desire for breasts more proportionate to your body frame
How does this procedure help?
Breast reduction often provides significant, sometimes immediate relief from the chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain that overly large breasts can cause, along with improved ease of physical activity and clothing fit. Many patients describe the change as life-changing in terms of daily physical comfort. Results are visible right away, with swelling settling over several weeks and scars gradually fading over the following months.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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