Understand how breast reduction can relieve symptoms, what the scars and recovery involve, and what affects cost.
Also known as: reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction
Discuss your care options →Breast reduction removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to make the breasts smaller and lighter, and usually lifts them. It is often chosen to relieve neck, back, or shoulder pain, skin irritation, or difficulty with exercise. The technique, and so the scar pattern, depends on breast size and the reduction needed.
These partners can be considered for this treatment. Suitability for your case is confirmed after review.
Doctor · Bandra, Mumbai
Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon
A senior plastic surgeon with 25 years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, hand and microsurgery, affiliated with Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences.
Typical price range in India
₹1.5 – 4 lakh (about US$1,700 – 4,500)
Both breasts, with anaesthesia and hospital stay. Larger reductions and metro hospitals sit at the higher end; Mumbai quotes reach about ₹5 lakh.
Source: Published Indian hospital, clinic and medical-travel price guides, checked October 2026. This is a market range, not a quotation; your written estimate may differ.
An individual estimate needs a defined plan and provider review. Ask for a written breakdown rather than comparing package names alone.
Confirm what is included, quotation validity, possible additional charges, and cancellation terms. Allow separately for accommodation, travel, local transfers, coordination fees, and care after returning home.
Expect about one to two weeks before returning to light activity, with a supportive bra for several weeks. Plan to stay near the surgeon for around 10 days for wound checks before flying.
This guide supports a conversation with a qualified clinician. Suitability, alternatives, risks, recovery, and travel readiness require an individual assessment.