What is a Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is also known as reduction mammoplasty. It’s a procedure designed to remove excess breast tissue and skin and reduce the overall size of a woman’s bust; this makes the breasts more proportional to your body and alleviates the discomfort associated with large breasts. A reduction typically also includes lifting the breast and nipple to a more natural position.
Why Some Women Choose Breast Reduction Surgery
Large breast size can be a contributing factor to physical discomfort, such as chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain. Emotionally, some women may also experience low self-esteem and body image issues related to the size of their breasts. Breast reduction surgery offers a solution by reducing the size of the breasts to a more proportionate level which helps alleviate these symptoms.
Questions to Ask at Your Breast Reduction Consultation
- Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
- What will be expected of me to get the best results?
- Where and how will you perform my procedure?
- What surgical technique is recommended for me?
- How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
- How will breast reduction impact future pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
