Breast Reduction in Brazil: Reasons, Technique and Recovery

Breast reduction (reducing mammoplasty) removes excess breast tissue and skin to relieve the physical symptoms of overly large breasts and reshape the breast to a size proportional to the body. At Belvivere Plastic Surgery, in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Dr. June Favarin and Dr. Eduardo Favarin bring 20 years of experience and have cared for more than 8,000 patients from Brazil and other countries, with surgeries performed in a hospital setting.

Why Patients Seek Breast Reduction

Common reasons include back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breast crease, and difficulty with physical activity — this is often a functional procedure, not only an aesthetic one. The amount of tissue to remove and the resulting scar pattern are planned individually.

The Procedure and Its Risks

The surgery is performed under anesthesia in an accredited hospital and typically repositions the nipple-areola complex. Risks include bleeding, infection, changes in nipple sensation, asymmetry, difficulty breastfeeding in the future, and scarring — all discussed individually before surgery.

Recovery

Recovery involves wearing a supportive bra, activity restriction for a period of weeks, and follow-up visits to monitor healing. Many patients report relief from physical symptoms soon after recovery. Our team provides a realistic recovery timeline during the consultation and follows up in person during your stay in Criciúma.

Planning Your Visit

Patients traveling from other countries or regions of Brazil are supported by a concierge team that helps coordinate travel around the medical schedule. Contact Belvivere Plastic Surgery to schedule an individual evaluation, in person or by video call.

This content is for general information and does not replace an individualized medical evaluation.