Breast reduction surgery removes extra breast tissue, fat, and skin. This makes the breasts smaller, lighter, and more comfortable. Breast reduction surgery can help relieve pain and improve movement.

Breast reduction procedures saw a 7% increase in 2023, according to the America Society of Plastic Surgeons. They've since leveled out, but it seems reductions may be having a moment. The expert: Dr.

In the last few years, breast reduction procedures in the U.S. have become increasingly common. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 100,000 breast reduction procedures were ...

Many women with big breasts are opting for breast reduction surgery. Breast regrowth post-reduction surgery is rare, and when it does occur, it is typically minimal. A study found that around one in ...

A mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgical procedure that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening supporting tissue. Since a breast lift will not alter breast size, ...

Each year, thousands of patients in the U.S. undergo breast reduction surgery. While either men or women may undergo breast reduction surgery for physical or psychological reasons, an uptick of women ...

“It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life," said Brown of the surgery. "I don’t regret it.” Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She ...