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Meet Your Breast Reduction Surgeon
John Reilly, MDDr. John Reilly is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Griffin Hospital. He specializes in breast reduction surgery and has helped countless patients find lasting relief from the physical and emotional challenges of overly large breasts.
With training from Yale and over 25 years of plastic surgery experience, he brings the surgical skill and personal attention that make all the difference in your results.
Are Your Breasts Holding You Back?
Large breasts can affect more than just how you look. They can interfere with your daily life, your comfort, and your health. If any of these feel familiar, breast reduction surgery may be the right next step.
“After my surgery, within 2 months I was running again and riding my horse. Those things were not possible for years before my breast reduction. This surgery changed my life! I highly recommend Dr Reilly and all of his staff!”
Three Goals. One Procedure.
Reduce
Excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed to bring your breasts into proportion with your frame. The result is a lighter, more comfortable chest.
Lift
The breasts are repositioned higher on the chest wall, and the nipples are moved to a more natural location. Every reduction includes a lift.
Reshape
The remaining tissue is sculpted into a rounder, firmer contour that complements your body. The goal is a shape that looks natural and balanced.
Breast Reduction Is Often Covered by Insurance
When your symptoms meet the criteria for medical necessity, most major carriers cover breast reduction surgery. Our team manages the approval process from start to finish for commercial insurance plans with out-of-network benefits.
BCBS
Cigna
Aetna
UHC
Oxford
& More
Review Your Plan
During your consultation, we review your insurance plan, symptoms, and medical history to determine if you can qualify for coverage.
Build Your Case
We compile the required documents, including medical records, clinical photos, and a letter of medical necessity, to submit to your carrier.
Submit & Advocate
Our team handles the pre-authorization submission and follows up directly with your insurance company.
Each carrier has its own criteria, and we will give you an honest opinion on your coverage during your consultation.
Before & After Gallery
See real before and after photos from Dr. Reilly’s breast reduction patients. Each result is unique, but they all share one thing in common: a natural, proportional outcome.
Why Choose the Connecticut Breast Reduction Center?
Breast reduction is one of the most life-changing procedures in plastic surgery. Choosing the right surgeon makes all the difference in your results, your comfort, and your experience from start to finish.
Specialized Focus
Breast reduction is a core focus of our practice. That level of specialization means more experience, better technique, and results tailored to your body.
25+ Years of Experience
Dr. Reilly has performed breast reductions for over two decades. He trained at Yale and serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Griffin Hospital. You’re in experienced, qualified hands.
A Personalized Approach
From your first consultation to your final follow-up, our team is involved at every step. You’ll never feel like just another patient on the schedule.
Read Our Reviews
Hear from real patients about their breast reduction experience with Dr. Reilly and the impact it had on their lives.
From Consultation to Recovery
Every breast reduction follows the same four steps. Here is what to expect at each stage of the process.
Consultation
Your first visit is about understanding your symptoms, goals, and medical history. We will examine your breasts, discuss what surgery involves, and determine your candidacy.
Learn About Your Consult
Pre-Op Preparation
We give you everything you need before your procedure, including your surgery date, clear instructions for pre-op and recovery, and support from the team.
See How to Prepare
The Procedure
Surgery typically takes two to four hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Reilly removes excess tissue, fat, and skin before lifting and reshaping the breasts into a smaller balanced contour.
What Happens on Surgery Day
Recovery & Aftercare
Most patients return to light activity within one to two weeks. You will wear a compression bra as your body heals, and your final shape will continue to settle over the following months.
Learn About RecoveryUnderstanding Breast Reduction Scars
Scarring is a natural part of any surgical procedure. The type, placement, and visibility of your scars depend on the reduction technique used and how your body heals. With proper care, most scars fade to thin, light lines that are hidden under clothing and swimwear.
Anchor
Inverted-T / WiseThree incisions around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and horizontally along the fold. Used for larger reductions where significant tissue removal is needed. This is the most common technique and provides the most reshaping control.
Lollipop
VerticalThis technique uses two incisions. One around the areola and one running vertically down to the breast crease. There is no horizontal scar along the fold. It works for moderate reductions and results in less scarring with meaningful reshaping and lift.
Donut
PeriareolarA single incision around the areola only. Used for minor reductions, often with liposuction. This approach leaves limited visible scarring and is ideal for patients who need a modest decrease in size without significant reshaping.
Liposuction Only
No Visible IncisionFat is removed through tiny punctures using thin cannulas. No traditional incisions are needed. Best suited for patients whose excess volume is primarily fatty tissue rather than dense glandular tissue. Scarring is minimal to nonexistent.
Life After Breast Reduction
Breast reduction doesn’t just change how you look. It changes how you live. Here’s what our patients tell us makes the biggest difference.
Exercise, play with your kids, or just get through the day without back pain or shoulder strain holding you back.
Shop for clothes that actually fit. No more buying two sizes up or avoiding styles because of your chest.
Stand up straighter. Feel more confident. Stop worrying about unwanted attention or how you look in photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hear a lot of the same questions from patients who are thinking about breast reduction surgery. Here are a few of the most common questions to help you get started.
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