The goal of breast reduction surgery is to improve symptoms. Usually, that goal is achieved by reducing the size, trying to improve things while at the same time giving a lift and making the breasts look aesthetically attractive. After all, it is plastic surgery, so appearance is important, but the main goal of this procedure is for the patient to feel better. The procedure works very well. Patients usually obtain a very pleasant benefit with regard to their symptoms. On rare occasions, a patient does not feel better after a breast reduction.