For women with overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery can be a tremendous life changing procedure. With the removal of excess breast tissue and skin, youÕll not only have smaller, firmer breasts but many physical discomforts will vanish. Excess breast tissue and skin are removed. The nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The skin is tailored to hold the breast higher and provide a more beautiful shape. This is called an anchor incision because the incision is around the areola and then there is one line going down the center of the breast.