Many women who are ideal candidates for breast reduction avoid the surgery for fear of scarring. An effective alternative method of breast reduction is by liposuction only. Ideal candidates for this procedure are those women who are looking to reduce their breast size by one to two cup sizes. Unlike traditional breast reduction surgery that requires three incisions to remove skin and glandular tissue along with fat, reduction using solely liposuction requires just two small incisions along the folds between the breasts to suction out only fat. This procedure leaves less scarring both externally and internally, which can also make mammograms easier to read, even though the breasts themselves will be more dense.

Because it is a less invasive procedure, liposuction-only breast reduction poses less risk of post-operative complications and a much shorter recovery time. Patients usually are able to return to full activity within a matter of days.