The goal of breast reduction surgery is to improve symptoms. Typically, this goal is achieved by reducing size, aiming to improve functionality, while also enhancing the breasts to make them aesthetically pleasing. After all, it's a plastic surgery, so appearance matters, but the primary objective of this procedure is to make the patient feel better. The procedure works very well. Patients often experience a significant benefit in relation to their symptoms. In rare cases, a patient may not feel better after a breast reduction.