Signs heavy breasts are causing your symptoms
- Upper back, neck or shoulder pain that physiotherapy hasn't fixed
- Deep grooves on the shoulders from bra straps
- Recurrent rashes or fungal infection under the breasts
- Tingling in the hands from posture
- Difficulty running, exercising or finding clothes that fit
What surgery involves
Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed from the lower part of the breast, the nipple is moved higher, and the breast is reshaped to be smaller and lifted. The operation takes 2.5–4 hours under general anaesthesia, with one night in hospital.
Scars
Scars run around the areola and down to the fold under the breast, sometimes also along the fold. They are hidden by a bra or swimsuit and fade over 12 months.
Breastfeeding
Many women can still breastfeed afterwards because the nipple stays connected to the tissue beneath, though the chance is lower than without surgery.
Insurance
When symptoms are documented, breast reduction may be covered as a medical procedure. Keep records of physiotherapy, pain treatment and skin infections.
Recovery
Most women are back at desk work in 2 weeks and exercising at 6 weeks. Many say the back and neck pain eases within weeks.
See breast reduction in Ranchi. Prices start at ₹1,25,000.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Results and recovery differ between patients. Prices are starting prices and are confirmed after examination.