Is Breast Reduction Right For You?
Is Breast Reduction Right For You?
September 6, 2006 -
Excessively large breasts may be both an aesthetic issue as well as a physical and emotional one. Many women with out-of-proportion breasts carry extra weight that often leads to back and neck aches, postures problems, bra strap digging, rashes and more. Additionally, women with very big breasts may suffer from self-confidence issues. Out-of-proportion breasts are not just a problem for overweight women. They also plague even the most slender body types. Breast reduction procedures offer women with disproportionately large breasts a way to enhance their appearance, minimize discomfort, and gain back self-confidence.
What Breast Reduction Can Do
- Minimizing the size of your breasts can enhance your figure and bring it into proportion
- Depending on your initial size , the procedure can remove pounds from your breasts
- Offers major emotional benefits by helping remove your insecurities and make you comfortable about your body
- Relieves aches and pains associated with excessively large breasts by taking the extra weight off your chest
- Gives you more clothing choices because you no longer have to worry about minimizing the look of your breasts
What Breast Reduction Can’t Do
- Cannot prevent sagging over time regardless of the reduced size and weight of your breasts. Proper bra support may still be necessary
- Cannot guarantee they won’t get larger if you gain weight at any point in your life
The Trade-Offs
- Scars will be imminent when undergoing a breast reduction surgery. However, every person’s ability to heal varies on genetics and physical characteristics. If you’re worried about scarring, speak with your surgeon before the procedure.
- Potential complications with breastfeeding may occur after a breast reduction procedure. However, keep in mind that researchers have found that almost 15 percent of women may experience breast-feeding problems whether or not they’ve undergone breast surgery.
- Changes in nipple sensation are not uncommon since the procedure involves repositioning the nipples.
Considering breast reduction surgery? Please click here to consult with a qualified and experienced board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
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