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Chest Reduction

Chest Reduction

Reduction mammoplasty to remove excess breast tissue and skin — relieving chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain while restoring a proportionate, lifted chest shape.

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Duration

1-4 Hours

Recovery

7-21 Days

Anesthesia

Local / General

Rating

4.9/5

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+

Years Experience

4.9/5

Google Rating

MCh

Board Certified

NABH

Aligned Facility

Treatment Overview

About Chest Reduction

Breast reduction removes excess tissue, glandular matter, and skin to achieve a smaller, lifted, and more proportionate chest. It is among the highest satisfaction-rated procedures in plastic surgery — relieving the physical symptoms of macromastia: chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain, bra strap grooving, skin rashes, and exercise limitations. At Inform Clinic in Hyderabad, Dr. Dushyanth Kalva uses the vertical scar (Lejour) or inverted-T (Wise pattern) technique based on the reduction required. The nipple-areola complex is moved to its new position on a pedicle, preserving sensation and lactation potential.

Chest Reduction consultation
Who Is This For?

Benefits & Candidacy

Key Benefits

  • Significant relief from neck, shoulder, and back pain caused by breast weight
  • Improved exercise tolerance, posture, and daily comfort
  • Proportionate, lifted breast shape that better fits clothing and bras
  • Resolution of skin fold rashes, bra strap grooving, and hygiene difficulties

Likely Suitable If

  • Women with disproportionately large breasts causing chronic physical symptoms
  • Those limited in exercise, sports, and daily activity due to breast size
  • Adults with completed breast development — typically 18+ years
  • Patients who have tried conservative measures (supportive bras, physiotherapy) without sustained relief

Needs Extra Evaluation

  • Plans for future pregnancy and breastfeeding — should be discussed, as reduction can affect milk supply
  • Smoking — significantly increases wound healing complications and fat necrosis risk
  • Unresolved breast changes or family history requiring screening before elective surgery
  • Expectation of very small cup size — extreme reductions may compromise nipple-areola viability
Healing Roadmap

Recovery Timeline

1
Week 1

Days 1–7

What You Can Do

  • Rest with arms supported. Avoid raising arms above 90 degrees. Drains managed at home. Mild-to-moderate pain managed with prescribed medication. Sleep with upper body slightly elevated.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

2
Weeks 2-3

Weeks 1–3

What You Can Do

  • Sutures are reviewed at 1 week. Social recovery for most patients by week 2. Light desk activity permitted from 10 days. Avoid underwire bras for 6 weeks.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

3
Weeks 4-6

Weeks 4–8

What You Can Do

  • Gradual return to aerobic exercise with a sports bra from week 6. Scar management (silicone gel, sun protection) begins after full wound healing.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

4
Months 2-3

Months 3–12

What You Can Do

  • Final breast shape settles as swelling resolves. Scars in the periareolar and vertical/horizontal lines fade progressively. Long-term shape is stable and proportionate.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Transparent Pricing

Cost & Pricing

Personalised quote

After Consultation

Final cost is confirmed after an in-person assessment. Your quote will reflect your specific anatomy, treatment extent, and the approach best suited to your goals — no hidden fees.

What influences the cost

Technique

vertical scar vs. inverted-T pattern based on degree of reduction required

Resection volume

amount of tissue removed determines operative duration and complexity

Anaesthesia & facility

hospital duration for bilateral surgery

Aftercare

post-operative bras, drain management, and scar care programme

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Your Surgeon

Why Choose Dr. Dushyanth?

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva
Your Surgeon

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

MS, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva provides personalized chest reduction planning with a focus on safety, proportion, and natural-looking outcomes.

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+ Years

Experience

MCh

Qualification

4.9/5

Google Rating

Board-certified plastic surgery expertise

Personalized treatment strategy for each patient

Structured recovery and follow-up protocol

Natural, proportion-focused outcomes

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Get Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Some insurance policies cover reduction mammoplasty when it is performed for documented medical indications — including chronic musculoskeletal pain, rashes, and functional limitation. Documentation of symptoms and physician referral improves the chance of coverage. Inform Clinic can assist with the documentation process.
Breast reduction typically preserves the nipple-areola complex on a pedicle with its milk duct connections. Many women successfully breastfeed after reduction. However, milk supply may be reduced compared to before surgery. Patients planning future pregnancies should discuss this with Dr. Kalva before proceeding.
All breast reduction techniques leave some permanent scarring. The inverted-T pattern leaves scars around the areola, vertically down the breast, and along the inframammary crease. The vertical technique leaves a shorter scar pattern. Scars are typically well-hidden in bra and swimwear and fade significantly over 12–24 months.
Breast reduction results are long-lasting. Significant weight gain can cause regrowth of breast tissue, and pregnancy can change breast size. Beyond these factors, the reduced, reshaped result is permanent.
The target size is discussed at consultation based on body frame, shoulder width, and patient preference. For insurance or medical documentation purposes, a resection weight of ≥500g per side is often a required threshold. Dr. Kalva will advise what is achievable and safe for your anatomy.
Cost varies by technique and operative duration. A clear, itemised quote is provided at consultation. Insurance documentation assistance is available where applicable. Inform Clinic maintains transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
Procedure duration varies by complexity and whether combined corrections are planned. A personalized estimate is shared during consultation.
Return to routine depends on treatment extent and your recovery pattern. Most patients resume desk work earlier than physically demanding work.
Incision placement is planned carefully to keep scars as discreet as possible. Scar maturation continues for several months.
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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Inform Clinic - Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

3rd Floor, Park View, Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad - 500033

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+91 72749 74974

Timings

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

By Road

Located on Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills. Ample parking available at Park View building.

By Metro

Nearest metro: Jubilee Hills Check Post (Blue Line). 10-minute walk or short auto ride.

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24+ Years
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