Very often, women usually with large, sagging or uneven breasts are dissatisfied with physical appearance. Some experience pain or discomfort from the sheer weight of their breasts and the pressure of brassiere straps on their shoulder.

A Breast reduction is usually performed in a hospital or an outpatient surgical setting under general anesthesia one of the techniques most frequently used is called a brassiere pattern skin reduction. This technique involves both vertical and horizontal incisions made around the nipple area.

Following surgery, the patient wears a bandage. These is usually replaced in a few days with a bra.