Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction before & afters
These Breast Reduction before and after pictures represent actual patients from Jeffrey Swail.
Breast Reduction
As one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, breast reduction is designed to ease the physical and emotional discomfort associated with large and heavy breasts. Women can experience pain and discomfort in their shoulders, neck, and back due to the excessive weight and ptosis (sagging) of the breasts. With a consistently high patient satisfaction rate, this procedure removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the breast to a more proportional and natural size and shape. A breast lift is combined with breast reduction to restore a more natural and youthful breast position.
Breast Reduction Procedure
The most commonly used incisions will result in a scar pattern often referred to as a “Lollipop” or “J pattern”, or an inverted “T” or “anchor” scar. A lollipop scar typically goes around the areola, proceeds vertically down and then toward the base of the breast will continue only laterally, giving the lower part of the incision the shape of a letter J. An anchor scar typically goes around the areola, proceeds vertically down, and then transversely at the fold under the breast, giving the lower part of the incision the shape of an upside-down letter T. Because of Dr Swail’s unique way of manipulating breast tissue for this procedure, most often he can achieve the desired size and shape using a J pattern scar and avoiding any scarring of the medial breast altogether. In some cases of very large reduction or significant laxity in the medial breast tissue, an inverted T scar pattern is necessary.
Once the incision type is determined, underlying breast tissue is reduced using liposuction and direct excision, the remaining tissue is lifted and shaped, and the remaining skin is closed using subcutaneous sutures. The incision lines are permanent, but the scars will fade and improve over time.
Breast Reduction Results
After surgery, patients may have a drain on each side. If drains are placed, they will typically come out the very next day. Heavy bandaging will be in place immediately after surgery but will become less bulky through dressing changes over the course of two weeks. Patients are usually able to return to light activity after four to seven days and strenuous activity after six to eight weeks. The results of a breast reduction are immediately visible and will improve as the swelling subsides and the scarring begins to settle. The new reduced breast size alleviates pain and physical limitations that may have been caused by large breasts.
Meet your doctor
Jeffery Swail MD, FRCS (C)
“Excellence in surgery, comfort in care, and results that stand the test of time”.
Dr. Jeffrey Swail is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, the Colorado Medical Society, and the Boulder County Medical Society.
Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, he earned his medical degree in 1989 and completed surgical training at Queen’s University and Dalhousie University.
For more than a decade, Dr. Swail has volunteered his skills on surgical mission trips, providing cleft lip and palate care to children in the Philippines through Mending Faces, where he serves as Chair of Surgical Services. He received the organization’s Humanitarian Award in 2007.
Technical Mastery Unparalleled Results…
Jeffery Swail MD, FRCS (C)
Plastic surgery is a meticulous blend of art and precision — a discipline that demands both technical expertise and an artistic eye to restore balance, proportion, and natural harmony. While aesthetic procedures have become increasingly popular, achieving refined and lasting results requires a deep understanding of anatomy, aesthetics, and each patient’s individuality.
With over three decades of surgical experience, Dr. Jeffrey Swail approaches every procedure as a uniquely tailored work of art. His focus extends beyond technique alone — he carefully considers how each refinement enhances the body’s overall balance and complements the patient’s natural features. Guided by a philosophy that prioritizes safety, subtlety, and timeless beauty, Dr. Swail combines advanced surgical expertise with thoughtful artistry to deliver results that feel both confident and authentic.
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