Benefits of a Breast Reduction

 The Many Benefits of a Breast Reduction Surgery

While breast implants are commonly talked about plastic surgery procedures, breast reduction surgery is an option for those who are looking to decrease the size of their breasts instead. While the surgery can be performed solely for cosmetic reasons, the benefits of the reduction go far beyond that. Some women struggle with back pain amongst other pain that is caused by large and heavy breasts weighing on their body. Some women who may be a more petite struggle with their breasts being disproportionate to their body size and are looking for more balance and comfort. Reduction mammoplasty surgery can be extremely beneficial for those looking to not only reduce the size and enhance the appearance of their breasts but also assist with reducing physical pain throughout their body caused by the breast weight. In this post, we will go through some of the many benefits that a breast reduction surgery can bring to those who are good candidates for the surgery. Read on below to find out if this may be a good option for you to talk to your plastic surgeon about.

The surgery itself works to remove any excess tissue and fat in the breast while also assisting with reducing sagging. By removing the excess tissue and fat, the surgery will reduce the weight and size of breasts to help them become both smaller and lighter in weight. This can also alter the shape for those looking for a more appealing appearance of their breasts. By reducing sagging, surgery can assist in the firmness of the breasts and can also help to achieve more appealing breast symmetry. There are three options for the type of surgery you choose for the breast reduction, and each is for a specific type of patient depending on what they are trying to achieve through the surgery.

The first option for breast reduction surgery is Liposuction, which works to remove the extra unwanted fat deposits in the breasts. Those who are looking to remove a smaller amount of fat tissue may be the ideal candidates for liposuction. Liposuction will not specifically change sagging or the elasticity of the skin, making this the ideal choice for those looking to only reduce the size of their breasts by reducing the excess fat deposits. A vertical breast reduction is another option for surgery that requires two incision sites: one being around the areola and one running from the areola to the crease under your breasts. This option is best for those looking to remove the fatty tissue as well as create an ideal breast shape internally. This option helps those who are also looking for a lift in the shape of their breasts. Lastly, an Inverted-T surgery works through the same two incisions of the Vertical surgery, but also adds an incision along the crease underneath. The best candidates for this type of surgery are those looking for a larger reduction in breast size or who are looking to improve noticeable sagging or asymmetry of the breasts.

The benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery can vary across all candidates, but there are many that are commonly desired. Perhaps the most obvious benefit of a breast reduction is the change it creates in the appearance and size of breasts. In doing this, the surgeon will also make sure that the areola is proportionate to the new appropriate size for your breasts. For those that have sagging or large breasts that they do not desire, the reduction can help create lighter, firmer breasts as well as create a shape and size that are proportionate to the size of the woman. The surgery can also help to reduce the sagging of breasts that occurs naturally, which helps the breasts continuously look younger and lifted. Creating a smaller size may also help those who struggle to find bras that fit comfortably or find it difficult to fit into certain clothing items they couldn’t before.

Another large benefit of the breast reduction surgery is its ability to help those in physical pain that is a result of their larger and heavier breasts. Some common areas of pain that those with heavier and disproportionate breasts may have is in their neck, shoulders, or back. Large and heavy breasts can also make physical activity difficult and the reduction could benefit athletes or those who enjoy exercising. The reduction in weight and size can also help improve posture, as if the front of your body was naturally weighed down by heavier breasts it can make for an uncomfortable yet unintended posture.

The reduction surgery is performed on patients while they are under general anesthesia or with intravenous sedation with local anesthesia. The cosmetic surgeon then performs the surgery in whichever way is best for the specific patient. This would be decided in pre-surgery consultations and appointments where the surgeon will go over which option is best for what you are trying to achieve. After surgery, you will need to take some recovery time to allow your incisions to completely heal before resuming normal activity. The total recovery time will vary from patient to patient, and your surgeon will be able to go over recovery necessities to care for your breasts post-surgery. The final results of the surgery can be seen between 2-3 months after surgery.

As mentioned previously, the confidence of fitting more comfortably into bras, bathing suits, and clothing will be a large advantage of the results of the reduction surgery. The reduction in physical pain caused by the heaviness will also be removed, making the quality of life for those who struggled with pain improve and allow them to do things they may not have been able to do before. While cosmetically pleasing, a Breast Reduction surgery offers many benefits beyond appearance, and for the right candidate can be a life-changing surgery.