What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to achieve smaller, lighter, and better-proportioned breasts. It is consistently ranked among the highest patient-satisfaction procedures in all of plastic surgery — because it delivers not just aesthetic improvement, but significant relief from daily physical discomfort and improved quality of life.
Symptoms That Indicate Breast Reduction
Large, heavy breasts (macromastia or gigantomastia) cause a range of physical and psychological problems:
- Chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain from the constant weight load
- Deep bra strap grooves that cause nerve irritation
- Skin rashes and infections in the inframammary fold
- Difficulty finding well-fitting clothing
- Inability to exercise comfortably
- Poor posture and spinal changes over time
- Psychological distress, self-consciousness, and limited social activities
Surgical Technique
The most common technique is the inverted-T (anchor) incision pattern, which allows maximum tissue removal and reshaping with optimal nipple repositioning. For moderate reductions, the vertical (lollipop) technique may be appropriate, leaving a less extensive scar pattern.
During surgery, excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin are removed, the breast is reshaped, and the nipple-areola complex is moved to its new, higher position while maintaining its nerve and blood supply (pedicle technique) — preserving nipple sensation and breastfeeding potential in most cases.
How Much Can Be Removed?
There is no fixed upper limit. At FitAndFit Clinic, our surgeons regularly perform reductions removing 500 g to over 2,000 g per breast, depending on starting size, desired result, and patient anatomy. For very large reductions (over 1,500 g per side), insurance or social security coverage may apply in your home country — our team can provide the documentation needed for such claims.
Recovery After Breast Reduction
Most patients are discharged after 1 night in hospital. Drainage tubes (if used) are removed within 24–48 hours. A surgical bra is worn for 6 weeks. Return to desk work is possible within 1 week; exercise after 4–6 weeks. Scars are initially pink and raised, fading significantly over 12–18 months.
Breast Reduction in Turkey: Cost and Quality
FitAndFit Clinic offers breast reduction in Turkey at 50–65% below Western European private hospital prices — using the same surgical techniques and achieving equivalent outcomes. Our all-inclusive packages cover pre-operative assessments, surgery, anaesthesia, hospital stay, post-operative garments, and follow-up care.