Breast Reduction
Premier Female Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta
Premier Female Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta
Overly large breasts can cause physical discomfort, limit clothing options, and affect daily activities. Breast reduction provides relief by reducing excess breast tissue and reshaping the breasts for a more balanced, proportionate figure.
At Lovell Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sabine Lovell specializes in artful breast reduction surgery, ensuring that results are both functional and aesthetically refined. With a deep understanding of feminine proportions, she creates natural, symmetrical results that not only improve comfort and mobility but also enhance the overall balance of your physique.
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgical procedure that reduces breast size, reshapes breast tissue, lifts the breasts, and improves nipple position for a more proportionate look.
Women often seek breast reduction due to chronic physical discomfort, difficulty finding clothes that fit, or personal dissatisfaction with the size of their breasts. By removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin and carefully resculpting the breast contours, Dr. Lovell creates a more youthful, lifted appearance, enhancing both comfort and confidence.
Dr. Lovell works closely alongside each patient to create a surgical plan that aligns with their specific goals.
During surgery, she takes a meticulous, patient-centered approach, ensuring natural-looking, proportional results that complement your body. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, with incisions carefully placed to minimize scarring while allowing for optimal reshaping. Excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin are removed, and the breasts are sculpted to a more balanced size and shape. Dr. Lovell will lift the nipple and may resize the areola to maintain a youthful, natural breast appearance. The procedure typically takes 3-4 hours to complete.
A breast reduction is ideal for women who:
A breast reduction (which always includes a lift) not only enhances your shape but also brings immediate relief from discomfort, easing neck, upper back, and shoulder pain so you can move more freely.
By lifting and reshaping the breasts, Dr. Lovell creates a beautifully balanced silhouette that complements your natural proportions. Many patients find that their clothes and bras fit better, making shopping for styles they love easier and more enjoyable. With newfound confidence and comfort, daily activities feel less restrictive, allowing you to fully embrace an active lifestyle.
You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you:
During your consultation, Dr. Lovell will evaluate your breast size, body proportions, and aesthetic goals to determine the best surgical plan for you.
Following breast reduction surgery, most patients resume light activities within a week or two.
During recovery:
Dr. Lovell provides personalized aftercare guidance to ensure the best possible healing and long-term results.
Results from breast reduction surgery are noticeable immediately, but swelling may temporarily affect breast shape.
Over the next 3-6 months, the breasts will soften, settle, and refine, revealing a more balanced, natural-looking contour. Patients often report instant relief from discomfort and a renewed sense of confidence in their body, making the results of breast reduction life-changing for many women.
At Lovell Plastic Surgery, we offer more than transformation—we curate an experience defined by refinement, intention, and exquisite care.
Under the direction of Dr. Sabine Lovell, a double board-certified plastic surgeon known for her precision and elevated aesthetic, every treatment is a bespoke expression of your vision. Each procedure is artfully tailored to celebrate the feminine form with results that feel effortless, graceful, and entirely your own. Our practice is intentionally boutique—intimate, discreet, and designed with you at the center. From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a space where luxury meets sincerity, and every detail reflects our commitment to thoughtful, high-touch care. In partnership with Balanced Aesthetics + Wellness, we extend your journey beyond the surface, blending aesthetic artistry with inner balance for a result that is as radiant as it is refined.
The amount of reduction varies depending on your goals and breast composition. Dr. Lovell customizes each procedure to ensure a balanced, proportionate result, typically removing enough tissue to alleviate discomfort while maintaining the final size you desire.
Yes, breast reduction includes lifting and reshaping the breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple and areola. This results in a perkier, more youthful breast shape in addition to the size reduction.
No! Dr. Lovell utilizes drainless techniques in all of her surgical procedures to optimize your comfort and recovery.
No, Dr. Lovell does not find it necessary to do a free nipple graft. Instead, she keeps the nipple and areola attached to your breast tissue and repositions it higher on your chest wall in a more favorable position. This way you are often able to maintain sensation (feeling) in your nipples after surgery.
Scars are a natural part of any surgical procedure, but Dr. Lovell places incisions strategically to ensure they are as discreet as possible. Over time, scars fade significantly and can be minimized with proper aftercare.
Most patients return to work in 7-10 days. Full recovery, including final breast shape and scar maturation, takes about 3-6 months. Strenuous activities should be avoided for 4 weeks to allow proper healing.
Some women can still breastfeed after surgery, but there is a risk that milk ducts may be affected, depending on the extent of tissue removal. If future breastfeeding is a concern, Dr. Lovell will discuss surgical options that preserve as much function as possible. Studies have shown equivalent rates of breastfeeding in women who have and have not undergone breast reduction surgery.
