Will Breast Reduction Surgery Help You? - Frequently Asked Questions

Enormous breasts can make finding the right clothes difficult. If that’s not bad enough, overlarge breasts could be the reason you experience back aches and you have dig marks in your shoulders from your bra straps. But is a reduction mammaplasty, also known as breast reduction surgery, right for you? Consider the frequently asked questions below before you take the next step.

What’s involved in breast reduction surgery? 

Your surgeon will make an incision around the areola, drawing down a bit, and then continue in the crease under the breast from left to right. Excess skin, tissue, and fat will be removed and the nipple and areola, which are still attached, will be repositioned higher on the breast. The procedure usually takes up to six hours for both breasts.

Who is a good candidate for this procedure? 

Breast reduction surgery is performed on women who are emotionally and physically healthy, usually over 18 years old, and who have large breasts that cause them pain. Also, women who suffer from low self-esteem because of their bust line would be considered good candidates for this surgery.

Men who suffer from gynecomastia also may be considered reduction mammaplasty candidates. The medical condition results in large breasts in men.

What results can I expect from reduction mammaplasty? 

The obvious answer is a smaller cup size. But you can also expect to have less neck and back problems, better posture, and no more dig marks in your shoulders. You will most likely have an easier time finding clothes that fit properly, an ability to participate in more recreational activities, and improved self-esteem.

Is breast reduction painful? 

There’s bound to be pain whenever you undergo surgery, although it’s a manageable pain. You will be put under local or general anesthesia during the procedure and pain medication can be prescribed during your recovery.

Are there risks associated with breast reductions? 

The risks are mostly the same for any kind of medical procedure: adverse reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, scarring, swelling, and bruising; however, there are additional complications that may be caused by this procedure. You may have breast pain and lose the ability to breastfeed, which can be permanent. These are some concerns you should speak to your cosmetic surgeon in Brisbane about before making a final decision to have the procedure.