Breast Reduction in Statesboro, GA
Consultations and follow-up visits at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way, with surgery at RenewalASC, our accredited surgery center in Savannah.
Breast Reduction for Statesboro Patients
For many women in Statesboro, the weight of very large breasts shows up long before it shows up in the mirror: an ache across the shoulders by midafternoon, grooves where bra straps press in, a rash beneath the breast fold that comes back every summer. Breast reduction treats the cause. Dr. Meghan McGovern, a board-certified plastic surgeon, removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, then reshapes and lifts what remains so the breast sits in proportion to your frame.
Your care stays close to home. Consultations and follow-up visits take place at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way. The surgery itself is performed at RenewalASC, our accredited ambulatory surgery center in Savannah, under general anesthesia, and takes 2 to 3 hours. Most patients go home the same day.
Many women notice relief from back and neck pain soon after surgery. Most return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks, with full recovery at 4 to 6 weeks. Because breast reduction is a functional procedure as well as a cosmetic one, many insurance plans cover it once medical necessity is documented, and our team will help you through the pre-authorization process. Individual results vary.
What Patients Say
Before & After
Real patients, real results. These images show actual breast reduction outcomes achieved by Dr. McGovern.
Is Breast Reduction Right for You?
Answer a few quick questions to see if breast reduction could be a good fit for you — or take the full Renewal Assessment for a comprehensive treatment plan.
What to Expect
For women carrying the daily weight of overly large breasts, breast reduction can ease real physical discomfort. Dr. McGovern reshapes and repositions the breast to create a size that is proportionate to your frame and comfortable to live in.
Ideal Candidates
For women carrying chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breasts, trouble exercising, or self-consciousness tied to disproportionately large breasts.
The Consultation
Dr. McGovern will talk with you about your symptoms, the size you have in mind, and what you expect from surgery. She'll explain which technique will best achieve a proportionate result.
The Procedure
The procedure takes place at RenewalASC under general anesthesia and lasts 2 to 3 hours. Excess tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the breast is reshaped and lifted.
Recovery
Most patients notice relief from pain right away. You can return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks, with full recovery at 4 to 6 weeks.
Artistry Meets Precision
Dr. McGovern sees breast reduction as both a functional and an aesthetic procedure. She understands the physical pain, the daily limitations, and the emotional toll that overly large breasts can carry.
Her technique weighs the reduction in size against the shape it leaves behind, so the result eases discomfort while giving you a breast that looks proportionate and natural.
Plan Your Downtime
Rest and do not overexert the first two weeks after surgery. It's more important for you to sleep than to rigidly follow any position suggestion.
Rest, elevate, and manage oozing
Steri-strips and a surgical bra were applied around the breasts at surgery. Small amounts of oozing and bleeding are common. Sleep on your back instead of your side, with two pillows elevating and supporting both your head and back to keep swelling down.
Do this
- Wear compression hose at all times except to shower.
- If oozing is more than slow staining of the gauze, apply firm pressure for 20–30 minutes.
- If staining through occurs, reinforce with gauze or absorbent pads.
- Leave the suture strips / brown tape / white tape over the incisions in place and wet them twice daily.
- Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
- Get up and walk four or five times a day.
- Always lie with your feet elevated above the level of your heart.
- Always have your legs elevated if sitting in a chair.
- DO NOT SMOKE.
Avoid
- Do not overexert yourself.
- Do not sit in a chair with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Do not smoke or use any form of nicotine.
- Avoid long automobile trips or flights.
Can I do this yet? Day 1
Get up and walk 4 to 5 times a day.
You may shower after 24 hours.
You may remove the compression hose after 48 hours if you are walking frequently.
Cleared day 2Rest and do not overexert the first two weeks after surgery.
Cleared week 2You will wear the surgical bra for 2–3 weeks after surgery. You may remove it for laundering.
Cleared week 2Sleep on your back. It is more important for you to sleep than to rigidly adhere to this.
On provider clearanceAvoid long automobile trips or flights.
On provider clearanceYour milestones
Call the office right away if…
- Bleeding that is more than slow staining of the gauze — apply firm pressure for 20–30 minutes first.
- Bleeding that persists after firm pressure — call the office at 912-920-2090.
912-920-2090 · Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Your full post-op instructions
These are RenewalMD's standard post-operative instructions for breast reduction. Every patient is different — the instructions you receive from Dr. McGovern's team at discharge are the ones that govern your recovery. When in doubt, call us at 912-920-2090.
Cost & Financing
Breast reduction at RenewalMD typically costs $7,000 to $8,000. In many cases, insurance may cover it once medical necessity is documented.
These estimates are for illustration only. Actual costs are determined after your consultation, and financing terms set by the financing companies are subject to change. Subject to credit approval.
Why Statesboro Patients Choose RenewalMD
Consultations and follow-ups stay local
Your consultation, pre-operative visit, and post-operative checks take place in Statesboro. Only surgery day brings you to RenewalASC in Savannah, about an hour away, and you return home the same day.
Help with insurance paperwork
Insurance plans often cover breast reduction when medical necessity is documented. Our team helps you gather what the pre-authorization asks for, so the paperwork does not become one more weight to carry.
Relief and shape, considered together
Dr. McGovern weighs how much tissue to remove against the shape it leaves behind. The goal is a breast that eases your discomfort and still looks natural and proportionate on your frame.
One surgeon, start to finish
The surgeon who listens to your symptoms at consultation is the surgeon who performs your operation. Your care is never handed to a rotating staff surgeon.
Dr. Meghan McGovern, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, performs every breast reduction herself, and she sees Statesboro consultations and follow-ups at the Merchant Way office.
Your Statesboro Office
1209 Merchant Way, Suite 301
Statesboro, GA 30458
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
We are closed Fridays in Statesboro, but our Savannah office on Mohawk Street stays open Friday mornings until 2:00 PM, if that fits your week better.
Statesboro Questions
Will insurance cover my breast reduction?
Many plans cover breast reduction when medical necessity is documented, often through records of back, neck, or shoulder pain and skin irritation. Our team will help you with the pre-authorization process. When a reduction is self-pay, it typically costs $7,000 to $8,000 at RenewalMD, and Cherry, PatientFi, and CareCredit financing are available.
Do I have to drive to Savannah for breast reduction surgery?
Only for the surgery itself. Your consultation, pre-op visit, and post-op checks can be done at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way. The procedure is performed at RenewalASC in Savannah under general anesthesia and takes 2 to 3 hours.
How long is recovery from a breast reduction?
Plan to rest and avoid overexerting yourself for the first 2 weeks. You will wear a surgical bra for 2 to 3 weeks. Most patients return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks and reach full recovery at 4 to 6 weeks. If your work is physical, plan for the longer end of that range.
Will a breast reduction help my back pain?
Most patients experience significant or complete relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain after a reduction, and many notice it soon after surgery. Individual results vary.
Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
Breastfeeding afterward is possible for some women but is not assured for everyone. If you plan to have children, bring this to your consultation with Dr. McGovern so it shapes the surgical plan.
Serving Statesboro & Surrounding Areas
RenewalMD proudly serves patients from Statesboro and these nearby communities:
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Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule your consultation at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way. Dr. McGovern and our team will listen to what you want, explain your options plainly, and help you decide what is right for you.
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