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What Is a Breast Reduction?

A breast reduction is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce the size of the breasts and craft a more proportionate shape. During your procedure, Dr. Meade can also lift and reshape the breasts to enhance symmetry for a more youthful silhouette.

Breast Reduction Overview

Transforming Your Silhouette and Your Life 

We understand the deeply personal nature of your decision to pursue plastic surgery, no matter your motivations. Many patients come to us from Dallas and beyond for the following breast reduction benefits: 

  • Reduce chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain
  • Improve posture and overall physical comfort
  • Create a more proportionate and balanced silhouette
  • Enhance comfort in tight or form-fitting clothing 
  • Reduce skin irritation beneath and between the breasts
  • Expand the ability to exercise and improve the range of motion 
  • Sculpt a more youthful contour 
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Who Is a Good Candidate for a Breast Reduction? 

Ideal candidates for a breast reduction are healthy, non-smoking women who regularly experience shoulder, neck, or back pain or poor posture from heavy, overly large breasts. If your breasts are causing confidence or body image issues, you may also qualify for a reduction. During your consultation, Dr. Meade will evaluate your breast size and shape to confirm your candidacy. 

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Why Choose Meade Aesthetic Surgery for Your Breast Reduction? 

When you’re considering a breast reduction, choosing a surgeon with advanced training, extreme precision, and an artistic eye is key. Dr. Ricardo A. Meade is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who has been delivering high-quality, natural-looking results to patients in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area since 2005. His work balances artistry with surgical technique, ensuring balanced outcomes that remain stable and healthy for years to come. 

At his practice, Dr. Meade leads with integrity, compassion, discretion, and respect. From first consultation to final follow-up, he’ll ensure you feel heard and understood under his care. He takes the time to customize every procedure to the patient’s unique needs and goals, bringing their vision for themselves to life. 

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High-Touch, Patient-First Recovery in Dallas

Recovery after a breast reduction typically involves mild swelling, bruising, tenderness, and tightness along the chest, which should resolve within two weeks. You’ll need to wear a compressive surgical bra to support your healing tissues, keep your breasts in their new shape, and reduce swelling. Dr. Meade recommends limiting physical activity for three to five days, and you should be able to resume light activity after two weeks. You’ll head home from your breast reduction with extensive aftercare instructions from Dr. Meade, which should include the following items: 

  • Incision site care and cleaning protocols
  • Supportive garment guidance
  • Hygiene recommendations
  • Sleep position restrictions
  • Activity limitations
  • Swelling and pain management strategies 

You’ll return to our office several times over the coming weeks for follow-up appointments with Dr. Meade. There, he’ll monitor your healing progress, remove any remaining sutures, and clear you for strenuous physical exercise, including running, high-impact exercise, and heavy lifting, including carrying children. 

What to Expect From Your Breast Reduction at Meade Aesthetic Surgery

Breast reductions are outpatient procedures performed under general anesthesia, so you’ll be able to head home the same day. During surgery, Dr. Meade will make small incisions below and around the breast to access the underlying tissue, carefully removing excess fat, tissue, and skin. He’ll redrape your remaining skin to create your new shape, and will adjust the nipple and areola to preserve as much sensation and function as possible. Your incisions will be closed with small sutures to promote smooth healing. 

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A Private Consultation

Your journey at Meade Aesthetic Surgery will begin with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Meade. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history, and Dr. Meade will perform an in-depth physical examination to determine if a breast reduction is right for you. He’ll work with you to decide the ideal shape, size, and surgical technique to suit your body’s needs. 

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Completing Your Transformation

Many of our Dallas patients include a breast reduction as part of an overarching body and facial rejuvenation plan. Complementary procedures include the following: 

  • Breast lift
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Tummy tuck
  • Facelift
  • Liposuction
  • Neck lift and neck liposuction 

Frequently Asked Questions Breast Reduction

Will I lose sensation after a breast reduction?

Temporary changes in sensation around the breast and nipple are possible but uncommon. If you experience any loss of sensation, you should gradually regain sensitivity as you recover.

How long does breast reduction surgery take?

Most breast reduction procedures take two to four hours to complete, depending on the surgical complexity and whether additional procedures are performed in the same session. During your consultation, Dr. Meade will walk you through an expected timeline so you can plan accordingly.

Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?

We recommend that our patients complete their families and finish having children before a breast reduction, as a future pregnancy can impact results. If you may have children in the future and breastfeeding is a priority for you, discuss your options with Dr. Meade during your consultation.

How much smaller will my breasts be after a reduction?

Every procedure is different, and the final size of the breasts will vary from patient to patient. Your final size will be customized to your goals and body proportions. It may take several weeks for residual swelling to fade and for your final results to reveal themselves.

Schedule Your Consultation for a Breast Reduction by Dr. Meade

Reclaim your comfort and improve your quality of life with a customized breast reduction at Meade Aesthetic Surgery. Contact our Dallas team online or at 214.823.1691 to schedule your initial consultation. 

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