The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
January 25, 2018
While breast enhancements remain quite popular, breast reduction surgery also provides many benefits. Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes some of the skin and tissue from the breasts. It reshapes and reduces breast size and can make the areola area smaller as well.
This surgical procedure usually takes about three to five hours and is performed in a hospital or surgical center. Breast reduction surgery changes the size, firmness, weight, and shape of the breasts. Some of the benefits of having this procedure performed include:
- Comfort – Women with large and heavy breasts often suffer from back pain, neck pain, posture issues, and other conditions. Skin irritation can also occur, as can painful indentations from bra straps which are pulled by heavy breasts. In most cases, breast reduction surgery can eliminate these problems.
- Activity – Large, heavy breasts can limit participation in certain sports and activities which can be painful or awkward. Reducing the size and weight of the breasts can make it much easier to participate in these types of activities. You’ll be able to participate in other activities like swimming or aerobics without having to worry about your appearance.
- Appearance – Large breasts may look out of place especially if they disproportional to your height and weight. Many young women feel self-conscious about wearing swimsuits or other garments because of the unwelcome attention it brings. It also makes it difficult to find clothes that fit right. A breast reduction surgery can make you look more proportional and natural.
Other possible benefits of breast reduction surgery include fewer headaches, better sleeping, easier breathing, less muscle pain, reduced anxiety or depression, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about a breast reduction, contact Aesthetic Surgery Institute at our Houston office for a free consultation by calling 713-493-7397.

Dr. Do is a distinguished Double Board-Certified Surgeon and graduate of the prestigious Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown University School of Medicine. As part of this highly selective program, which admits only 60 students nationwide each year, Dr. Do earned both his Bachelor’s and Medical degrees through an integrated Ivy League education. Following his graduation from Brown, he completed rigorous surgical training at Boston Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center, now part of the Methodist Surgery Residency Program in Houston.
Dedicated to advancing his expertise in aesthetic surgery, Dr. Do continually refines his skills through national and international symposiums, workshops, and fellowships. He has trained under renowned surgical leaders, including Dr. Timothy Martin and Dr. Dean Toriumi, gaining cutting-edge knowledge and techniques that inform his meticulous approach to patient care.
Dr. Do’s commitment to excellence and ongoing education ensures his patients receive the highest standards of care, combining technical precision with an artist’s eye for aesthetics. His dedication to staying at the forefront of his field reflects his passion for delivering exceptional outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique goals.