Breast Reduction And Lift
Breast Reduction and Lift are sometimes done in a two-step surgical procedure referred to as mammaplasty. While a breast reduction may often include a breast lift as a side effect of the procedure, breast lifts are primarily done for medical reasons. On the other hand, breast lifts, especially when performed by themselves, are usually done for cosmetic reasons. When Breast Reduction and Lift are performed as part of the same procedure it is generally done for medical reasons and is therefore covered by some types of medical insurance. One of the leading reasons for Breast Reduction and Lift is to treat Gigantomastia, an extreme growth of the breast often time by ten pounds or more. Breast Reduction and Lift is usually and outpatient procedure unless there are moderate to major complications.
Fast Facts
- Approximately 100000 patients had Breast Reduction and Lift in 2003.
- In 2005 approximately 114000 patients had Breast Reduction and Lift.

