Breast reduction surgery is a common surgery that has a high satisfaction rate. There are often several reasons that patients seek breast reduction surgery:
1. Neck or back pain
2. Persistent skin rashes in the crease of the breast
3. Difficulty exercising
4. Trouble sleeping
5. Impaired self-esteem/tough on themselves with regard to body image

It is important prior to breast reduction surgery that we try to minimize complications. Eating a high protein diet prior to surgery, avoiding nicotine (cigarettes, vapes, gum, pouches, etc.), and pre-treatment with hyperbaric oxygen help to minimize complications and improve the aesthetic outcome.

The photograph demonstrates a before and early (4 weeks post-operative) after breast reduction surgery.

The pre-treatment recommendations above can help prevent the most common complications of seroma, cellulitis, wound dehiscence, and impairment of nipple areola complex blood supply.