Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara
- Board certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery
- Trained at UNAM and Hospital General de México
- Teaches plastic surgery residents
Breast surgery · CDMX
Breast reduction in Mexico City
Lighter, more proportioned breasts, so you can move freely and feel at ease.
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgery that makes the breasts smaller, lighter and better shaped by removing breast tissue, fat and skin and lifting the nipple and areola, performed in Mexico City.
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Your safety
What if something goes wrong? Here is what protects you
A certified hospital
Your surgery takes place at Hospital Ángeles Clínica Londres in Roma Norte, Mexico City, under national and international safety protocols. The facility is also cardio-protected.
If a complication happens, we're with you
The doctor provides all the care you need with no additional surgeon's fees. Only extra hospital costs, if any, are covered by you.
Risks, explained honestly
- Prolonged swelling and slower-than-expected healing.
- Visible or poor-quality scars.
- Loss of nipple sensation.
- Difficulty or inability to breastfeed.
- Partial loss of nipple or breast tissue.
- Asymmetry, an unsatisfactory shape, or not fully reaching the desired aesthetic result.
- General surgical risks: bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia.
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Is it for me?
Everything you need to know, in one place
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Anesthesia
- General plus local anesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Same day or overnight
- Recovery
- About 2 weeks
- Back to work
- Pending
- Results last
- Pending
What is breast reduction?
Breasts that are too large for your frame can cause more than a cosmetic concern. Many women who seek a breast reduction live with back and neck pain, deep grooves from bra straps, rashes under the breast fold, stretch marks, and trouble exercising or finding clothes that fit. Reduction mammaplasty removes part of the breast tissue, fat and skin to create a smaller, lighter and more proportionate breast.
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Incisions depend on your starting breast size and the size you want. The most common approach is an incision around the areola and a vertical one down to the breast crease, with or without a horizontal incision along that crease. Short-scar techniques can, in selected cases, reduce and reshape the breast while keeping the scars shorter.
For very large breasts, the nipple and areola sometimes need to be removed and grafted into their new position. This means loss of nipple sensation and of the ability to breastfeed, so your surgeon will discuss it with you beforehand if your case might require it.
Once healed, many patients notice relief from the discomfort caused by the weight of their breasts, find physical activity easier and can wear clothes that didn’t fit before. Results vary from person to person, and breast size and shape can keep changing with weight, pregnancy and age.
Who is it for?
Breast reduction is for women who feel the size or weight of their breasts gets in the way of daily life: back, neck or shoulder pain, posture problems, skin irritation, or discomfort during physical activity.
It can also be an option when the two breasts are very different in size. Your consultation covers your history, symptoms and expectations so the technique and final size can be tailored to you. If you plan to breastfeed in the future, mention it early, since it can influence the choice of technique.
You may be a candidate if…
- Your breasts are large for your body and cause physical discomfort.
- You are in good overall health.
- Your weight is stable.
- You don’t smoke, or you are willing to quit before and after surgery.
- You understand the surgery leaves scars and may affect sensation and breastfeeding.
- You have realistic expectations about the size and shape that can be achieved.
Your procedure, step by step
- Consultationexam, measurements, review of your symptoms and marking of the new size and nipple position.
- Anesthesiausually general anesthesia combined with local anesthesia; smaller reductions may be done under IV sedation.
- Incisionsplanned according to your starting breast size and the intended result.
- Reduction and reshapingexcess tissue, fat and skin are removed, the breast is reshaped and the nipple-areola complex is lifted.
- Closure and dressingincisions are closed and a surgical bra or dressing is applied.
- Dischargedepending on the size of the reduction, the anesthesia and the length of surgery, the same day or after one night in the hospital.
Recovery
How you'll feel, stage by stage
- First few days
Discomfort, tightness and swelling are normal. Your surgeon will show you how to care for the incisions and how long to wear the surgical bra.
- Weeks 1–2
Recovery typically takes about two weeks, and most patients are back to their usual routine within that time.
- Weeks 3–6
Hold off on strenuous exercise until three to six weeks after surgery.
- Following months
Swelling can take a while to fully resolve and some areas may heal slowly. Scars continue to fade over time.
Common questions
What patients ask us most
How long does breast reduction surgery take?
Breast reduction takes 2 to 4 hours. Depending on the size of the reduction, the anesthesia and the length of surgery, you go home the same day or after one night in the hospital.
Does breast reduction hurt?
Discomfort, tightness and swelling are normal in the first few days. Your surgeon will show you how to care for the incisions and how long to wear the surgical bra.
How long is recovery after breast reduction?
Recovery typically takes about two weeks, and most patients are back to their usual routine within that time. Hold off on strenuous exercise until three to six weeks after surgery.
Does breast reduction leave scars?
Yes. The most common approach is an incision around the areola and a vertical one down to the breast crease, with or without a horizontal incision along that crease. Short-scar techniques are an option in selected cases, and scars continue to fade over time.
Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
The surgery may affect sensation and breastfeeding, and difficulty or inability to breastfeed is one of its risks. If you plan to breastfeed in the future, mention it early, since it can influence the choice of technique.
What are the risks of breast reduction?
Risks include prolonged swelling, visible or poor-quality scars, loss of nipple sensation and partial loss of nipple or breast tissue. Asymmetry or an unsatisfactory shape are also possible, along with general surgical risks such as bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia.
How much does breast reduction cost in Mexico?
Pricing depends on your case and is confirmed at your consultation. That visit covers your symptoms and expectations so the technique and final size can be tailored to you.
How long should I stay in Mexico City after a breast reduction?
It depends on how your recovery goes and on your follow-up visits with your surgeon. Your length of stay is planned at your consultation.
Price
How much does breast reduction cost in Mexico?
Price range to be confirmed
Your final price depends on your case. You'll get it in writing at your consultation, with everything it includes.
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Mexico City
Hospital Ángeles Clínica LondresFrontera 74, Consultorio 515
Roma Norte, Ciudad de México
Phone: 55 6232 9139
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