Breast Reduction: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
Excess breast tissue and skin are removed to reduce breast size and relieve back, neck and shoulder pain.
- Duration
- About 2–4 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 day
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery surgeons for Breast Reduction
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Dr. Aditya Agarwal
Cosmetic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic Surgery, DNB - Plastic Surgery, MNAMS (General Surgery)
16+ Years Experience
Breast Reduction in India
Breast Reduction is a plastic & cosmetic surgery procedure. It usually takes about 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is 1 day.
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It is usually considered for very large breasts causing pain or skin problems. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 1,295 plastic & cosmetic surgery surgeons at 9,500 hospitals across 170 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Indore. Whether health insurance covers Breast Reduction depends on your policy and on why it is being done: insurers in India decide case by case, and waiting periods and sub-limits apply. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Breast Reduction is right for you.
Breast Reduction Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 180 | 681 |
| Hyderabad | 155 | 596 |
| Indore | 47 | 70 |
| Navi_Mumbai | 41 | 130 |
| Greater_Noida | 40 | 18 |
| Mumbai | 32 | 418 |
| Ahmedabad | 28 | 565 |
| Nashik | 27 | 78 |
| Thane | 26 | 230 |
| Chandigarh | 25 | 33 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 25 | 298 |
| Khandwa | 22 | 0 |
| Mount_Abu | 21 | 0 |
| Nagpur | 20 | 101 |
| Chennai | 19 | 522 |
| Amritsar | 16 | 212 |
| Bhopal | 15 | 82 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 15 | 0 |
| Visakhapatnam | 15 | 64 |
| Cuttack | 14 | 10 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 14 | 3 |
| Kukatpalli | 12 | 0 |
| Raipur | 12 | 33 |
| Coimbatore | 11 | 76 |
| Kolkata | 11 | 395 |
| Mysore | 11 | 28 |
| Agra | 10 | 250 |
| Dewas | 10 | 1 |
| Howrah | 10 | 13 |
| Churu | 9 | 0 |
| Dehra Dun | 9 | 0 |
| Kalyan | 9 | 0 |
| Kamarhati | 9 | 0 |
| Kargil | 9 | 0 |
| Rampur | 9 | 0 |
| Ranchi | 9 | 143 |
| Surat | 9 | 70 |
| Kochi | 8 | 5 |
| Kulti | 8 | 2 |
| Bhiwandi | 7 | 0 |
| Gondia | 7 | 2 |
| Gorakhpur | 7 | 7 |
| Gwalior | 7 | 20 |
| Kharagpur | 7 | 0 |
| Moradabad | 7 | 4 |
| Sagar | 7 | 2 |
| Srinagar | 7 | 7 |
| Vadodara | 7 | 64 |
| Bangalore | 6 | 451 |
| Dwarka | 6 | 0 |
| Jamnagar | 6 | 5 |
| Kanpur | 6 | 30 |
| Patna | 6 | 94 |
| Bareilly | 5 | 13 |
| Guntur | 5 | 16 |
| Haldwani | 5 | 0 |
| Hapur | 5 | 1 |
| Kolhapur | 5 | 12 |
| Meerut | 5 | 18 |
| Panaji | 5 | 0 |
| Shyamnagar | 5 | 0 |
| Ankleshwar | 4 | 78 |
| Chittorgarh | 4 | 0 |
| Dombivli | 4 | 0 |
| Haveri | 4 | 0 |
| Hisar | 4 | 17 |
| Madurai | 4 | 32 |
| Nellore | 4 | 7 |
| Nizamabad | 4 | 9 |
| Patiala | 4 | 7 |
| Rajkot | 4 | 38 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 11 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Yavatmal | 4 | 3 |
| Agartala | 3 | 38 |
| Bihar Sharif | 3 | 10 |
| Bikaner | 3 | 4 |
| Guwahati | 3 | 19 |
| Hubli | 3 | 6 |
| Mangalore | 3 | 10 |
| Ramgundam | 3 | 0 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 3 | 35 |
| Vijayawada | 3 | 64 |
| Ahmadnagar | 2 | 160 |
| Ajmer | 2 | 98 |
| Anand | 2 | 101 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 154 |
| Bhilwara | 2 | 0 |
| Bundi | 2 | 0 |
| Cherthala | 2 | 2 |
| Chitradurga | 2 | 1 |
| Gulbarga | 2 | 6 |
| Kolar | 2 | 1 |
| Kollam | 2 | 8 |
| Malappuram | 2 | 9 |
| Morbi | 2 | 0 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 2 | 2 |
| Nainital | 2 | 0 |
| Nalgonda | 2 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 2 | 0 |
| Panipat | 2 | 4 |
| Prayagraj | 2 | 218 |
| Raniganj | 2 | 1 |
| Salem | 2 | 21 |
| Shimoga | 2 | 2 |
| Yadgir | 2 | 0 |
| Yamunanagar | 2 | 6 |
| Aizawl | 1 | 30 |
| Alappuzha | 1 | 78 |
| Aligarh | 1 | 161 |
| Alwar | 1 | 118 |
| Amravati | 1 | 207 |
| Ballari | 1 | 1 |
| Bangalore Rural | 1 | 0 |
| Berhamapur | 1 | 0 |
| Bhatpara | 1 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 | 4 |
| Bhuj | 1 | 0 |
| Bilimora | 1 | 0 |
| Borivali | 1 | 0 |
| Burhanpur | 1 | 1 |
| Danavai Peta | 1 | 0 |
| Dhanbad | 1 | 43 |
| Durgapur | 1 | 7 |
| Eluru | 1 | 0 |
| Farrukhabad | 1 | 2 |
| Gandhidham | 1 | 0 |
| Gandhinagar | 1 | 5 |
| Habra | 1 | 0 |
| Hassan | 1 | 1 |
| Jammu | 1 | 3 |
| Jhansi | 1 | 5 |
| Jodhpur | 1 | 24 |
| Kadapa | 1 | 0 |
| Kakkanad | 1 | 0 |
| Karimnagar | 1 | 19 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Karur | 1 | 2 |
| Kottakal | 1 | 0 |
| Kozhikode | 1 | 10 |
| Kullu | 1 | 2 |
| Kumbakonam | 1 | 2 |
| Latur | 1 | 4 |
| Lucknow | 1 | 73 |
| Mapusa | 1 | 0 |
| Mathura | 1 | 8 |
| Mehsana | 1 | 0 |
| Nadiad | 1 | 1 |
| Nanded | 1 | 6 |
| Navsari | 1 | 0 |
| Neyyattinkara | 1 | 0 |
| Palampur | 1 | 0 |
| Pali | 1 | 2 |
| Pallipalayam | 1 | 0 |
| Panchkula | 1 | 1 |
| Ponda | 1 | 0 |
| Raichur | 1 | 1 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 1 | 2 |
| Raurkela | 1 | 0 |
| Rewa | 1 | 2 |
| Roorkee | 1 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | 1 | 0 |
| Solapur | 1 | 16 |
| South Dumdum | 1 | 1 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | 9 |
| Tirupati | 1 | 4 |
| Tumakuru | 1 | 0 |
| Udupi | 1 | 4 |
| Vellore | 1 | 6 |
| Vidisha | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Very large breasts causing pain or skin problems
What happens during the procedure
- General anaesthesia
- Planned incisions
- Tissue removed and nipple repositioned
- Closure and supportive bra
Recovery
About 2–3 weeks off work.
Typical hospital stay: 1 day
Risks & complications
- Scarring
- Nipple sensation changes
- Breastfeeding difficulty
Breast Reduction cost in India
Go Surgery doesn't publish prices for breast reduction yet. Costs vary with the procedure, the hospital and the city, so ask for a written estimate that lists the surgeon's fee, hospital charges, anaesthesia, consumables and follow-up.
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Whether health insurance covers Breast Reduction depends on your policy and on why it is being done: insurers in India decide case by case, and waiting periods and sub-limits apply.
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Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist
Hospitals Offering Breast Reduction in India
380 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
Breast Reduction near you
FAQs
How long does Breast Reduction take?
About 2–4 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: 1 day.
What anaesthesia is used?
General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Breast Reduction?
About 2–3 weeks off work.
Is Breast Reduction covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on why it is being done and on your policy — it is often covered when medically necessary. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
Gynecomastia Surgery
Excess fat is removed by liposuction and glandular tissue is excised through a small incision around the nipple to create a flatter chest.
Liposuction
Stubborn fat deposits are suctioned out through small cannulas to improve body contour. It is not a weight-loss treatment.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Excess abdominal skin and fat are removed and separated abdominal muscles are tightened, often after pregnancy or major weight loss.
Rhinoplasty
The bone and cartilage of the nose are reshaped to change its appearance and/or improve breathing.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Excess skin and fat are removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper-lid surgery can also improve vision if skin hangs over the lashes.
Breast Augmentation
Breast implants or fat transfer are used to increase breast size or restore volume.
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