Start with the treatment goal
Reduction mammoplasty changes both volume and the skin envelope. The nipple and areola are usually repositioned while remaining connected to supporting tissue; the specific technique depends on anatomy and the required reduction. This makes the procedure different from simply removing fat. Ask for an explanation of the reshaping, tissue preservation and scar pattern rather than a promise based only on a bra size.
Vertical reduction
An incision around the areola and down to the fold supports reshaping in suitable anatomy.
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Explore procedure & clinicsInverted-T reduction
An incision along the fold adds access for greater skin removal and reshaping.
Liposuction in selected cases
Fat removal may contribute to reduction, but does not replace skin removal when excess skin is a major concern.
Comparing the trade-offs
Cup sizes vary between brands, and a surgeon cannot guarantee an exact bra fit. Natural asymmetry may persist. Changes in body weight or pregnancy can alter the result, and relief of every pain symptom is not assured when other causes are present. Scars are permanent even when they fade. Breastfeeding capacity and sensation deserve explicit discussion before surgery.
Which approach fits your circumstances?
A useful assessment records the physical effects of breast weight: painful shoulder grooves, skin-fold irritation, exercise difficulty or trouble finding support. The surgeon also considers breast development, weight stability, medical conditions, smoking and expectations. Bring details of prior breast investigations and discuss future pregnancy. A clinician should assess a new breast symptom separately rather than assuming reduction will solve it.
Clinics to explore
ReNu Plastic Surgery
ReNu Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery provider in Seoul. ReNu has a breast-centered menu covering augmentation, reduction, lifting, revisions and reconstruction, with additional body contouring.
Human Plastic Surgery
Human Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery provider in Seocho, Seoul. Human concentrates on breast and nose surgery. Its planning information includes 3D CT assessment for the nose and endoscopic visualization for breast operations, with a one-to-one care model led by Dr. Kim Kook Hyun.