List of Hospitals for Breast Reduction in New York City

For women in New York City dealing with the physical and emotional burden of overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery can be a life - changing solution. This article provides a comprehensive list of hospitals, clinics, and surgeons in New York City that offer breast reduction procedures, along with details about the surgery, eligibility, and recovery.

Why Consider Breast Reduction?

Large breasts can lead to a variety of physical and psychological issues. Physically, they can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain, poor posture, skin irritation, and restrictions on physical activity. Emotionally, they may result in self - consciousness and a negative body image. Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, aims to reduce the size and improve the shape of overly large breasts, alleviating these discomforts and enhancing the patient's quality of life.

According to a survey, 80% of women are satisfied with the results of breast reduction surgery, as it effectively reduces neck pain, back pain, headache, and shoulder pain, while also resolving respiratory and circulatory problems associated with large breasts (Source: mymeditravel.com).

Eligibility for Breast Reduction Surgery

To be eligible for breast reduction surgery, several criteria are typically considered:

Maintain a healthy, stable weight. Sudden weight fluctuations before or after surgery can affect the results.
Be physically mature with fully - developed breasts. It is usually recommended to wait until breast development is complete, which is often in the late teens or early twenties.
Be emotionally mature about the decision. Understanding the risks, benefits, and recovery process is crucial.
Not plan on future pregnancies in the near future, as pregnancy can cause changes in the breasts and reverse the results of the surgery.
Have breasts that are causing medical problems such as shoulder, back, or neck pain; significant grooving from bra straps; bad posture; limitations on physical activity; headaches or nerve compression syndromes; or rashes and infections under the breasts.

List of Hospitals, Clinics, and Surgeons in New York City for Breast Reduction

1. Breast Reduction Center of NYC

Located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, this center is a premier destination for breast reduction plastic surgery. The specialist surgeons are top - rated, board - certified or board - eligible plastic surgeons. They offer high - quality surgical care in a state - of - the - art facility with a personalized patient experience.

Key Features:

Performs hundreds of breast reduction surgeries each year.
Does not use drains in breast reductions, and all stitches dissolve on their own, simplifying post - op care.
Uses a special nerve block technique during surgery, eliminating the need for prescription pain medicine. Only over - the - counter Tylenol and ibuprofen are necessary for recovery.
Offers virtual consultations from anywhere in the world for new patients.
Is in - network with Cigna, United Healthcare, and Oxford (but does not accept United Healthcare community plan and Oxford metro plans). May accept the Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna plans only if the patient has out - of - network benefits. Does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, Medi - Cal, Tri - Care, Amida Care, Fidelis, and Metroplus plans.

Contact Information: 800a 5th Ave, floor 3, suite b, New York, NY 10065; (212) 203 - 4514

2. Mount Sinai - New York

Mount Sinai's team of highly trained and qualified plastic surgeons is experienced in breast enhancement, including breast reduction. They take a warm, caring, and supportive approach to patient care, creating an environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns about their bodies.

Key Features:

During the confidential consultation, patients receive all the information needed to make an educated decision about the procedure.
Surgeons work with patients to determine the right combination of procedures, such as combining breast reduction with breast lift or as part of a mommy makeover.

Contact Information: For more details, visit their official website.

3. Rapaport Plastic Surgery

Dr. David Rapaport, a board - certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, takes a minimally invasive, personalized approach to breast reduction surgery. The goal is to prioritize patient safety and achieve consistent results.

Key Features:

Performs breast reduction procedures on - site in a fully accredited Manhattan surgical suite. In selected cases, the procedure may be performed at Lenox Hill Hospital or the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital.
Uses a lollipop incision or anchor incision to remove and reshape excess breast tissue. The surgery typically involves a breast lift to correct sagging and reposition the areola if necessary.
Most patients are discharged the same day, but those living more than a one - hour drive away should plan to spend the night in NYC.
Patients must wear a surgical bra for two weeks post - operatively. There are usually no visible external sutures due to the closure technique.
Dr. Rapaport does not participate in any insurance networks, so coverage may only be available for patients who have out - of - network benefits.

Contact Information: To schedule an appointment, call (212) 249 - 9955 or visit their website.

4. Surgeons in New York - Plastic Surgery Portal

This source lists several surgeons in the New York area who perform breast reduction surgery:

Surgeon	Location	Rating
Dr. Stanley Taub	465 w. Broadway, New York, New York 10012	N/A
Dr. Arnold Breitbart (New York City, NY)	700 park avenue, New York, New York 10021	4.1/5
Dr. Joseph M. Pober MD, PC (NYC)	975 park ave., New York, New York 10028	4.3/5
Dr. Arnold Breitbart (Manhasset, NY)	1155 northern boulevard, Manhasset, New York 11030	4.4/5
Dr. Anthony Berlet	908 pompton ave., Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009	N/A
Dr. Joseph M. Pober MD, PC (Ridgewood, NJ)	144 e. ridgewood, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450	4.5/5

5. AEDIT - Certified Providers

AEDIT lists many certified providers for breast reduction in New York. Here are some of them:

Surgeon	Location	Number of Before & After Images	Virtual Appointments	Free Consultation
Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS	33 west 56th street, New York, NY 10019	30	Yes	Yes
Umbareen Mahmood, MD	37 west 57th street, New York, NY 10019	30	Yes	No
Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS	590 5th avenue, New York, NY 10036	26	Yes	No
Darren Smith, MD, FACS	111 east 57th street, New York, NY 10022	24	Yes	No
Craig Baldenhofer, MD	115 west 27th street, New York, NY 10001	12	Yes	No

6. Healthgrades - Best Breast Reduction Doctors

Healthgrades lists some of the best breast reduction doctors in New York. Here are a few:

Surgeon	Location	Rating
Dr. Peter Henderson, MD	10 union sq e frnt 2l, New York, NY 10003	4.70
Dr. Richard Reish	330 9th st, Brooklyn, NY 11215	4.90
Dr. Leslie Cohen, MD	1283 york avenue 4th floor, New York, NY 10065	4.70
Dr. Scot Glasberg, MD	42 e 74th st # a, New York, NY 10021	4.60
Dr. Nolan Karp, MD	305 e 47th st rm 1a, New York, NY 10017	4.40

7. MyMediTravel - Breast Reduction Clinics

MyMediTravel lists several clinics in New York City offering breast reduction:

Clinic	Rating	Services
Sophie Bartsich, MD FACS	5.0	English, free wifi, health insurance coordination, international newspapers
Forest Hills Plastic Surgery	4.7	English, free wifi, health insurance coordination, international newspapers, local tourism options
Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & Medaesthetics	4.7	Chinese, English, Korean; free wifi, health insurance coordination, local tourism options, parking available
RR Plastix NY Plastic Surgery Center	N/A	English, free wifi, health insurance coordination, international newspapers, parking available
Leonard Grossman, M.D.	N/A	English, free wifi, health insurance coordination, international newspapers, parking available
New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery	N/A	English, flight booking, free wifi, hotel booking, parking available

The Breast Reduction Procedure

The breast reduction procedure generally involves the following steps:

The patient is placed in the supine position, and anesthesia is administered to avoid pain during surgery.
The area is sterilized, and an incision is made around the areola and down the breasts. The flap of skin containing the areola and nipple is displaced.
Excessive fat, breast tissue, and skin are removed to reduce the size of the mammary gland.
The breasts are reshaped, and the areola and nipples are repositioned over the reduced breasts. Stitches are applied.
In some cases, when a large amount of tissue and fat is removed, the skin flap with areola and nipples is detached and repositioned at a higher level. Drainage tubes may be inserted to drain away blood and fluid, and bandages are applied over the stitched incisions. The patient is then asked to wear a surgical bra.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from breast reduction surgery takes several months. Here are some important points about recovery and aftercare:

Immediate Post - Surgery: Surgery can last between 2 to 5 hours and may require an overnight stay in the hospital. Oral painkillers are given to manage pain and swelling.
First Few Weeks: Patients cannot go to work for 1 to 2 weeks. They should avoid intensive physical activity for at least 1 month and not wear underwire bras for a few months. Regular check - ups are required in the first few days after surgery.
Long - Term Recovery: It takes 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling and tenderness to go away. Even after complete recovery, scars do not disappear but fade over time. Changes continue to take place for a year after the surgery.
Aftercare Tips:
- Come for regular check - ups.
- Take prescribed medicines regularly.
- Have someone to look after you.
- Follow a healthy diet.
- Wear only a surgical bra in the early days.
- Avoid bathing in the first few days to prevent infection.
- Do not ignore any soreness, redness, or abnormal secretions and visit the doctor immediately.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Use ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Do stretching exercises as advised by the physician.