Breast Reduction Surgery

What Incisions Are Used for Breast Reduction?

Lollipop Incision or Lejour is the most common incision that we use. In this procedure, the scar runs around the areola (the pink area around the nipple) and then down the centre part of the breast – there is no scar under the breast.  This procedure tends to give a nice shape to the breast after surgery. However, for this technique to work well, liposuction is also required to the bottom and outsides of the breast. Liposuction is not covered under OHIP.

An Inverted T or Wise Pattern is the most traditional way of performing a breast reduction. With this incision, the scar runs around the areola then down the center part of the breast and then under the breast crease. Generally, we reserve this incision for women who have very large breasts

Liposuction only breast reduction can be performed using liposuction only with the proper candidate. With this procedure, there is only a very small scar hidden under the breast. This procedure works well for women whose breast is mainly composed of fatty tissue and when the nipple is in the centre part of the breast (not sagging).

Liposuction to Axillary Rolls/Side of the Breast

It is common for women to have extra skin and fat that runs down the side of their breasts, creating an area that bulges in a bra. This is often a concern to most women; however, this is not part of the breast and therefore is not corrected with a breast reduction. The only way to reduce this is with liposuction at the time of breast reduction. However, this component is not covered by OHIP.  Liposuction to the side of the breast makes for a more aesthetic appearance after breast reduction.

Breast Reduction Candidate?

If you feel self-conscious about your breast size, or it’s affecting your lifestyle or health, including sports or work, you are a great candidate for a breast reduction. You should be in good physical health, a non-smoker, and have a stable weight.

Breast Reduction Recovery

Women considering breast reduction surgery should be aware that, because it is a major surgical procedure, a full physical recovery can take several weeks.

Most women who undergo breast reduction surgery can return to work after ten days to two weeks, but a strenuous activity – including sexual activity and arousal, which could cause your breasts to become inflamed around the incisions – is to be strictly avoided for at least three weeks after your surgery.