What Is A Breast Reduction?
Living with overly large breasts can affect not only your physical comfort but also your confidence and overall quality of life. Many women with large breasts experience chronic pain in their back, neck, and shoulders, along with feelings of discomfort or self-consciousness. At John L. Clayton, MD at Southridge Clinic Plastic Surgery, Dr. John L. Clayton helps women feel more at ease in their bodies through personalized breast reduction surgery. This procedure removes excess breast tissue and skin, creating a more balanced breast size that better fits your frame. For a more natural look, Dr. Clayton may also reshape the nipples to suit the new breast contour. If you're seeking a solution that can help relieve physical pain and boost your confidence, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our Riverton, UT office to learn more about the benefits of breast reduction surgery.
How Is A Breast Reduction Performed?
Breast reductions are performed at our Riverton, UT facility using general anesthesia. During breast reduction surgery, Dr. Clayton removes excess tissue, fat, and skin to sculpt the breasts into a more balanced shape that complements your body. The surgery typically lasts several hours, and most patients return home the same day. After the procedure, you'll experience some swelling and soreness, but Dr. Clayton will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth breast reduction recovery. Most patients can resume light activities within a few weeks, although full recovery after a breast reduction may take a few months.
What Are the Benefits of A Breast Reduction?
For women with overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery offers more than just physical relief — it can also help them feel more comfortable in a wider variety of outfits. Some of the key benefits of breast reduction at John L. Clayton, MD at Southridge Clinic Plastic Surgery include:
- Relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Improved posture and physical comfort
- Greater confidence in clothing and daily activities
- Reduced skin irritation and discomfort
- A more proportionate, balanced breast shape
Breast reduction surgery is often covered by health insurance, but coverage can vary. If you're concerned about the cost or whether your insurance will cover the procedure, we invite you to contact our team for more information.
Breast Reduction Reviews
I have had two surgeries with Dr. Clayton.The first being a breast reduction. And I am just weeks out of a panniclectomy, a tummy tuck and liposuction. He is not only professional and personable and does a great job. I have been both happy with and have loved my results. He is both friendly and personable as is his staff. I highly recommend him and his staff.
I had an amazing experience! - Draper, UT - I absolutely loved the work Dr. Clayton performed on me. After having 5 kids my body was ready to get back to pre pregnancy look. I haven't been this happy with myself in 17 years before my first baby. I was so nervous for the surgery and how I would function afterwards. He took the time to reassure me that I would do great and I was a healthy candidate for the procedure, but also was real on the recovery of it. He didn't mask any of the pain I would feel. Everything was spot on with how I would feel at so many post days/weeks of healing. He was real informative after the surgery with the many questions I had the first few weeks. I would highly recommend him for a mommy makeover. I had breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction in my flanks and stomach area. I had hardly any bruising because of the binder he put me in (not all physicians have you wear a binder) the binder is uncomfortable but so worth it for bruising and swelling purposes. The breast aug was pretty much painless and very clean cut. I am so happy with the results! The tummy tuck scar is amazing! As I looked at YouTube and other internet sites at peoples scars, I was prepared to look like Frankenstein afterwards. Not at all! The scar looks so great! And the stitches were sewn so nicely which makes all the difference in the final result of the scar. The scar is low enough I can wear a bikini and look like I'm 20 again! I will refer everyone I know to him!
Breast reduction, small implant & lipo on chin, back, stomach & fat transfer - I chose Dr Clayton because of his amazing bedside manner and before and after photos. Getting a breast reduction has always been a plan but life and breastfeeding push it out. While I was waiting, I did go to Mexico and have a tummy tuck (you can find those results on my profile). Even though Dr. Clayton was my first choice, I couldn't resist the pricing and insanely good results I was seeing. Unfortunately, it proved to be a mistake as I had a very large scar opening that I had to have taken care of her. That's how I originally found Dr. Clayton. He spent weeks healing me up and closing me open wound. He was absolutely incredible and I knew then that I wouldn't have done surgery with anyone else. Skip to March - I ended up with a very strange shape because of the way that the tummy tuck was done in Mexico. I had lost all of my curves. I was sure that I wanted to move forward with the breast reduction and augmentation through Dr. Clayton. But I grappled back-and-forth if I should also add all the liposuction to fix the fat pockets and give me back my curves. I research a couple other alternatives that are claiming to be a lot more aggressive to get your results, most notably MIA Aesthtics with Dr Van Borem. Dr. Clayton assured me that he is extremely aggressive and could give me the results I want.Dr. Clayton's nurse Quinn goes above and beyond and really makes you feel so welcomed while you are in the lobby, quotes and check ups. This was another reason I choose him over MIA. As I found them much more sales oriented and hard to contact. Dr. Clayton literally gave me his personal phone number to text with any issues! How could you not feel important? As of 4/8 I went into surgery doing a breast reduction with a small implant; Lipo on my chin, all of my back and all of my stomach and fat transfer to my butt. The results are still in the making but I'll continue to update with pictures as I progesss
Exactly what I needed - Dr. Clayton was amazing! He knew just what I wanted and needed with my breast reduction and followed through. He is easy to work with and was easily accessible for any questions or problems that I had! Great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him!
I had breast reduction surgery done by Dr. Clayton in June 2024. Him and his staff are excellent. They helped me through the process of getting my insurance to approve and cover the cost of the surgery due to medical reasons. Dr. Clayton explained everything the surgery would entail and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed in any of the appointments. Quinn and the other nurses were also fantastic. I was able to do some Zoom appointments after surgery which was very accommodating as I have a busy working and mom schedule and live out of town. My surgery went without any issues, my scars are healing well and everything is looking symmetrical and good. I have recommended Dr. Clayton to a few friends looking to get a reduction and would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thanks you Dr. Clayton and staff!!! 🙏
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Find Your Comfort with Breast Reduction Surgery
If you're ready to relieve physical discomfort and feel more at ease in your body, breast reduction surgery may be the solution you've been looking for. Dr. Clayton and the team at John L. Clayton, MD at Southridge Clinic Plastic Surgery are committed to providing personalized, compassionate care throughout your entire experience. Contact our Riverton, UT office today to schedule a consultation, and learn how breast reduction surgery can help improve your quality of life.