Breast Reduction Surgery San Jose, CA

Trusted plastic and cosmetic surgery serving San Jose, CA patients for over 25 years.

If the size and weight of your breasts cause back pain, shoulder grooving, or daily discomfort, breast reduction surgery can relieve those symptoms and restore comfortable proportions. Our board-certified plastic surgeon has performed breast and body procedures for decades and is known across the South Bay for natural, well-balanced results. We offer San Jose, CA breast reduction surgery planned around each patient’s frame and goals.

To find out whether the procedure is right for you, we invite you to schedule a free consultation with our office. Reach out today to get started.

Breast Reduction Surgeon in San Jose, CA

A breast reduction practice helps women, and some men, who carry more breast tissue than their frame comfortably supports. We remove excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, then reshape the breast into a lighter, higher, and more proportionate form. For many patients, the goal is as much about physical relief as it is aesthetic appearance.

We care for a broad range of patients across San Jose and the wider Santa Clara Valley. Some come to us after years of neck and back strain. Others are bothered by skin irritation, difficulty exercising, or trouble finding clothes that fit. We also see patients who want a reduction as part of a larger body contouring plan. Each reduction mammaplasty is planned around the individual in front of us.

Breast Reduction Services We Offer in San Jose

A breast reduction is often paired with other procedures that refine the breast or the surrounding body. We offer a full range of breast and contouring services, and we plan each one around your anatomy and goals. These are the procedures we offer in San Jose, CA:

• Breast Reduction. We remove excess tissue and skin, lift the remaining breast, and reposition the nipple for a balanced, comfortable result. We size the new breast to fit your frame and relieve the strain of excess weight. This procedure anchors the care described on this page.
• Breast Lift Surgery. We raise and firm breasts that have begun to sag, often after weight loss or breastfeeding. We frequently combine a lift with a reduction, since the two share the same reshaping techniques.
• Breast Augmentation Surgery. We add volume and improve symmetry for patients who want fuller, more balanced breasts. We bring the same focus on natural shape to every breast procedure we perform.
• Breast Reconstruction Surgery. We rebuild breast shape for patients recovering from mastectomy or injury. This work draws on the same reshaping skills that guide a reduction.
• Gynecomastia. We reduce enlarged male breast tissue through a combination of excision and liposuction. Men who feel self-conscious about chest fullness often find that this procedure restores a flatter, firmer contour.
• Mommy Makeover Surgeon. We combine breast and abdominal procedures to address the changes that follow pregnancy. A reduction or lift often forms part of this plan.
• Liposuction Surgery. We remove stubborn pockets of fat to refine the contour around the chest and torso. In some cases, we use liposuction within the reduction itself to fine-tune the result.

Why Choose Dr. Kirk A. Churukian for Breast Reduction Surgery in San Jose, CA?

Reconstructive Skill and Board Certification

Dr. Churukian is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford University, where he helps train future surgeons. He has been board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1999 and brings more than 25 years of cosmetic and reconstructive practice to his work. His reconstructive background, which includes breast reconstruction for cancer survivors, informs the careful reshaping that a reduction requires.

He earned his medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and completed surgical training at the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Louisville. As a plastic surgeon in San Jose, CA, he also belongs to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Relief, Comfort, and Natural Proportion

We approach every reduction as both a medical and an aesthetic procedure, because the goal is to ease physical strain while creating a shape that looks natural. We perform surgery in an accredited setting and offer free consultations, so you can weigh your options without pressure. Our practice has served thousands of people across the region, with results that prioritize natural proportion and lasting comfort.

Understanding Breast Reduction Procedures

Breast reduction relieves the physical burden of excess breast tissue while reshaping the breast for a balanced look. Knowing what the surgery treats, how it feels, and how recovery unfolds will help you decide whether it suits your life right now.

Conditions We Treat and Treatment Options

We treat the symptoms that come with disproportionately large or heavy breasts, a condition often called macromastia. By removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, we lighten the breast and lift it into a more comfortable position. Depending on your needs, we may recommend a standard reduction, a technique that relies partly on liposuction, or a combination with other breast procedures. We commonly help patients who experience the following concerns:

• Chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain caused by the weight of large breasts.
• Deep grooves that bra straps leave on the shoulders.
• Skin irritation and rashes that develop in the fold beneath the breasts.
• Struggling to exercise or to find clothing that fits comfortably.
• Feeling self-conscious about breast size that is out of proportion with their frame.

Many patients come to us after pregnancy and breastfeeding, when breast surgery for mothers can restore both comfort and a proportionate shape. We never promise a specific result, because every body heals in its own way. Our role is to recommend the approach most likely to give you lasting relief and a natural shape.

What Should You Expect from Breast Reduction Surgery?

• We begin with a private consultation, where we examine you, review your symptoms, and discuss your goals.
• We perform the surgery under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting.
• We remove the excess tissue, reshape the breast, and reposition the nipple to a natural height.
• We close the incisions carefully and place them where clothing and bras can conceal them.
• We monitor you afterward and send you home with clear written instructions for healing.

What Is The Typical Treatment Timeline?

• We use the first visit to examine you, review your medical history, and explain what the surgery can and cannot do.
• We usually complete the procedure in two to four hours, depending on the amount of tissue we remove.
• We expect most swelling and soreness to ease over the first few weeks, though healing varies from person to person.
• We guide you back to light activity within a couple of weeks and to fuller activity as you continue to recover.
• We follow your progress over several months as the breasts settle into their final shape.

What Should You Bring to Your First Visit?

• We ask that you bring a photo ID and your insurance card, since some reductions may qualify for coverage when symptoms are well documented.
• We will want to see a current list of your medications, vitamins, and supplements.
• We review any records of prior breast surgery or related treatment, so please bring them along.
• We also welcome a written list of your questions and the changes you hope to see.

We use that first visit to understand your goals, examine you, and explain your options clearly. You will leave with a realistic sense of what the procedure can accomplish for you.

What Are Some Important California Breast Reduction Resources?

Before any surgical procedure, we encourage you to verify your surgeon’s credentials and learn from trusted sources. The following public resources can help you make an informed decision:

• You can confirm a physician’s standing through the Medical Board of California, which lets you verify any active state license.
• You can read an accessible breast reduction overview from the National Library of Medicine.
• You can review what to expect and how to prepare in this ASPS breast reduction guide.
• You can learn what board certification really means from The Aesthetic Society.

These resources offer general information only, and they never replace a direct conversation with a qualified surgeon about your own health.

Contact Dr. Kirk A. Churukian

If you are considering breast reduction surgery in San Jose, CA, we would be glad to meet you. During your free consultation, we will examine you, discuss your symptoms and goals, and explain which approach fits you best. You will never feel rushed or pushed toward a decision. We respond to new inquiries promptly and will help you find a visit time that works with your schedule. When you are ready to take the next step toward relief and natural proportion, contact us to request your consultation. We look forward to caring for you.

Breast Reduction Statistics in San Jose

Demand for breast reduction surgery in San Jose has followed a national trend. More and more women are choosing to reduce the weight they carry on the chest, and they are doing it younger than before. The ASPS 2023 statistics show the rate of reduction mammaplasties rising steadily, and the report ties much of that growth to patients who want relief from back and shoulder strain rather than a purely cosmetic change. Comfort is the reason most people name first.

The stories behind these numbers tend to rhyme. Years of neck pain. Deep grooves worn into the shoulders by bra straps. Trouble exercising, and a closet full of clothes that never quite fit. The figures below reflect how many patients nationwide are now seeking the same relief our San Jose breast reduction patients describe every week. Awareness has grown alongside demand. People arrive with sharper questions and clearer expectations than they did ten years ago, and that shift makes each consultation more productive for everyone in the room.

• Reduction mammaplasty grew 7 percent year over year in the most recent ASPS report.
• Among women ages 20 to 29, breast reductions rose 10 percent in that same period.
• Women ages 40 to 54 still make up the group most likely to schedule the procedure.
• Relief tends to last. A NIH clinical review reports that breast reduction improves physical function, eases chronic pain, lowers skin complications beneath the breasts, and supports body image and mental health.

Factors That Affect the Outcome of Your Breast Reduction

Two patients can have the same operation and heal differently. Several things shape the final result, and most of them can be planned for well before surgery.

1. Surgical technique. The incision pattern and the way tissue is removed influence both shape and scarring. The right approach depends on your anatomy, not a single formula applied to everyone.
2. Breast size, tissue, and skin quality. Denser tissue, heavier volume, and skin that has lost some spring each change what is possible. Skin that recoils well tends to hold a lifted shape longer.
3. Your overall health. Blood pressure, weight, and smoking all affect healing. Nicotine narrows blood vessels and slows recovery, so we ask patients to stop well before their date.
4. Surgeon training and case volume. A surgeon who has performed reduction mammaplasty across many body types brings judgment that shows in the result. Consistency comes from repetition.
5. How you handle aftercare. Wearing the support garment, limiting activity, and keeping follow-up visits protect the outcome. The weeks after surgery matter as much as the hours in the operating room.
6. Clear, realistic goals. Patients who describe what they want in plain terms are usually the happiest afterward. We talk through size, proportion, and what your frame can carry comfortably.
7. Combined procedures. Some patients pair reduction with body contouring under one recovery. A body lift, thigh lift, or arm lift can be planned alongside breast surgery when it fits your goals and your safety.

San Jose Breast Reduction Surgery FAQs

How much does breast reduction surgery cost in San Jose?

Cost depends on the technique, the operating facility, and the anesthesia used. Some reductions are medically necessary and may be partly covered by insurance, while purely cosmetic cases are paid out of pocket. Pricing and financing get covered during your consultation, so nothing about the bill comes as a surprise later. Every quote is specific to your plan.

Does insurance cover breast reduction?

Sometimes it does. When large breasts cause documented back pain, rashes, or nerve symptoms, an insurer may treat the surgery as reconstructive rather than cosmetic. Coverage usually requires medical records, photographs, and a minimum amount of tissue to be removed. Our office helps patients understand what their policy asks for before anyone moves forward.

How long does recovery take?

Most patients return to desk work within one to two weeks. Swelling settles gradually over a couple of months. Strenuous activity and heavy lifting wait longer, often four to six weeks, depending on how your body responds. Plan for a little help at home during the first few days. We set the timeline around you, not a generic chart.

Will I have noticeable scars?

Reduction does leave scars, and we will not pretend otherwise. They soften over the first year and sit in areas a bra or swimsuit covers. Careful incision care and steady sun protection make a real difference in how those marks settle.

Can breast reduction be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many patients address more than one concern in a single session. We can walk through which of our surgical options fit safely together, based on your health and how much recovery you can take on at once.

Do you perform male breast reduction?

We do. Male breast reduction treats enlarged breast tissue in men, a condition known as gynecomastia. The aim is a flatter, firmer chest, and the technique differs from the female procedure in several ways.

Will breast reduction affect breastfeeding?

It can. Some techniques preserve more of the milk ducts and nerve supply than others. If future breastfeeding matters to you, tell us early. We can plan the approach with that priority in mind.

Is reduction an option after breast reconstruction?

In some situations, yes. Patients who have had breast reconstruction sometimes want size adjustment or better balance afterward. Each case gets looked at on its own, and we coordinate care when other physicians are involved.

How do I know if I am a candidate?

Good candidates are in stable health, genuinely bothered by the size or weight of their breasts, and realistic about what surgery changes. The clearest way to find out is a consultation. We examine, we listen, and we tell you honestly what a reduction can and cannot do. Age is rarely the deciding factor here. Your health, your symptoms, and your reasons matter far more than a number on a form.

Important Resources for San Jose Breast Reduction Patients

How Can San Jose Patients Verify a Breast Reduction Surgeon?

Choosing a surgeon is the biggest decision in this whole process. You can check credentials before you ever book a visit, because board status and training are matters of public record. Confirm a surgeon’s board certification through the national board’s public tool, browse a vetted surgeon directory, or read the patient certification guide before your first appointment. A few minutes of checking buys real peace of mind.

What Are Important Local Resources for San Jose Breast Reduction?

Reduction is performed at accredited hospitals and surgery centers, and it helps to know the facilities that serve the area. The resources below are listed only to help you find nearby care.

• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, 751 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, (408) 885-5000.
• O’Connor Hospital, 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, (408) 947-2500.
• El Camino Health, Los Gatos, 815 Pollard Road, Los Gatos, (408) 378-6131.

Our practice has no affiliation with these facilities and does not endorse any of them. Their inclusion here is not a recommendation of one provider over another.

About Dr. Kirk A. Churukian

Our founder, Dr. Churukian, has practiced plastic surgery for more than thirty years. He trained in general, plastic, and hand surgery, completing residencies at UCSF and the University of Louisville after earning his medical degree at USC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a clinical faculty member at Stanford. His San Jose practice has cared for patients across the region for decades. Some breast surgery patients have returned to us for more than twenty years, a loyalty that says as much about steady results as any brochure could. His focus stays on relief and natural proportion, the kind of result that still looks right well down the road.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

“I have had 3 surgeries with Dr Churukian. His work is always amazing. Amazing work! Quick responses. If some thing pops up, he takes care of things promptly. Never passes the buck. Highly recommend him.He is also very kind and the best at what he does. I fully trust him. I know that the results will always be the best. He removed my implants , did a lift. I no longer wanted implants in my body since I am getting older and I can appreciate having smaller breasts as I age. They look fantastic. I also had a tummy tuck that had not healed correctly and he fixed it. I am so happy with Dr Churukians work.”

Maria Witherspoon

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Additional Resources for San Jose Breast Reduction

• Things to Know Regarding Breast Augmentation
• The 30-Day Pre-Op Wellness Protocol
• Post-Surgical Skin Wellness
• The Art of Maintenance
• Recovering From a Liposuction Surgery

Contact Dr. Kirk A. Churukian for San Jose Breast Reduction

Relief from the weight of heavy breasts starts with a conversation. During your consultation, we examine, answer every question, and explain what a reduction can realistically do for your comfort and proportion. We discuss cost and financing openly, and there is no pressure to decide anything on the spot. Our office replies to new inquiries promptly, usually within one business day. Surgery is a personal decision, and we would rather you feel certain than rushed. When the time feels right, contact us to arrange your visit.