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Breast · Oklahoma City

Breast Reduction in Oklahoma City.

Breast reduction removes breast tissue and skin to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and lifted. For many women it is relief surgery — neck, shoulder, and back strain, bra grooves, and rashes under the fold all improve.

Every reduction is also a lift: the nipple moves up to a natural position and the breast is reshaped, not just made smaller. Size is decided with you — in centimeters and cup-size terms, at the exam.

Reduction is among the highest-satisfaction operations in cosmetic surgery. The trade is scars — the same pattern as a full lift — for weight off your frame every single day.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep).
  2. The surgeon makes cuts around the areola, down the breast, and usually along the fold.
  3. Extra breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed — weighed and matched side to side.
  4. The nipple and areola move to a higher, natural position, still attached to their blood supply.
  5. The breast is reshaped and closed in layers with dissolving stitches.
  6. Surgery takes two to four hours. You go home the same day in most plans.

The plain-language guide

The same surgery, explained simply — written at an 8th-grade reading level — plain words, no jargon.

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The honest risk list — read it before your consult

Every surgery has risks. These are the main ones, in plain words — and we go over all of them with you in person.

  • Changes in nipple feeling — reduction carries a real rate of decreased sensation.
  • Breastfeeding may not be possible afterward for some women.
  • Loss of part or all of the nipple is very rare, from loss of blood supply.
  • Scars that stay raised, wide, or dark — the anchor pattern is the longest in breast surgery.
  • Slow wound healing where the scars meet under the breast, especially in smokers.
  • Asymmetry of size or nipple position needing a touch-up.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Fat necrosis — firm lumps where fat lost blood supply. Usually softens with time.
  • Blood clots in the legs. A clot can travel to the lungs. That is an emergency.
  • Problems from anesthesia. These are rare in healthy people.
  • The need for another surgery to fix a problem or improve the result.

Recovery, honestly

What the weeks actually look like.

The arc

First few daysLighter immediately — many patients feel the relief before the soreness fades. Walk the same day.
One weekMost desk workers return. No lifting over ten pounds; a supportive bra day and night.
Two weeksSoreness fades; light lower-body exercise is usually fine.
Six weeksFull exercise, including running and chest work.
One yearScars fade from red to thin, pale lines; shape fully settles.

When to call, day or night

In any emergency, call 911 first

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now — do not drive yourself, do not wait:

  • Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or trouble breathing.
  • Fainting, sudden confusion, or weakness on one side of the body.
  • One leg swells, or one calf hurts more than the other.
  • Blood soaks a bandage and does not slow down with gentle pressure.

Otherwise call 405-751-0042, day or night, if:

  • One breast becomes much more swollen, tight, or painful than the other.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from an incision, or you see pus.
  • A nipple or area of skin turns dark or dusky — call right away.
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Cost, answered

What breast reduction actually costs.

We don’t do internet price tags. Pricing moves with your anatomy, primary versus revision, and what your plan combines — so your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included. We honor it.

How pricing worksFinancing options
Reduction is priced like every plan here — one written, all-in number at consultation. If you intend to try insurance first, bring your documentation and we will be straight with you about the path.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
Two to four hours depending on size. You go home the same day in most plans.
When can I be back at work?
Most desk workers return at about one week, in a supportive bra day and night. Full exercise — including running — restarts at six weeks.
Will there be scars?
Yes — the anchor pattern: around the areola, down the breast, and along the fold. It is the honest price of relief, and most scars fade substantially over a year.
What does it cost?
Pricing is personal — it depends on your anatomy and the complexity of your plan. Your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included.
Can I have my surgery in Oklahoma City?
Yes — Oklahoma Surgical Arts operates two operating rooms in Oklahoma City, and surgery can be scheduled in OKC or Tulsa. Your surgery, your choice of city.

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