Breast reduction surgery can improve the physical symptoms that are caused by the weight of large breasts. Breast reduction surgery can also improve the shape and size of your breasts.
Following the surgery,
your breasts will be proportional to your body and your clothing will fit better. You are a viable candidate for this surgery if your breasts are too large, if you have neck, back, or shoulder pain, and if you are unhappy with the size of your breasts. You are also a good candidate if you are unable to do certain activities because of the weight of your chest. Breast reduction surgeries can be performed at any age, but the experts recommend that young people wait until their breast development has stopped. Pregnancies and breast-feeding may also affect the shape and size of your breasts, so you may want to consider having the surgery after you stop having children.
Contact Your Health Insurance Provider
Your health insurance may cover the procedure, so contact your insurance provider before you meet with a surgeon. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort because of the size of your breasts, you should definitely contact your insurance company to see if they will cover the procedure.
Risks Of Surgery
Before you book the procedure, talk to your cosmetic surgeon about the risks of surgery. The risks may include infection, bleeding, reactions to anesthesia, dissatisfaction with the results, and permanent loss of sensation in the breasts. You can reduce some risks by following your surgeon's instructions and advice, before and after surgery.
Preparing For Surgery
You may be required to get a mammogram done before you have surgery. Breast reduction surgery does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
If you smoke cigarettes, you should try to quit. You cannot smoke a few weeks before or after surgery. Smoking can cause tissue death and bleeding during and after the procedure.
Aspirin, some anti-inflammatory drugs, medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal medicines can also cause increased bleeding, so don't take anything without telling your surgeon.
The surgery can be performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis. If you have to stay in the surgical facility or hospital, it will probably be for only one night. Some people are released several hours after surgery. You will need to call someone and have them drive you home and stay with you for a day or two after the surgery.
The Results
Your breast size should remain about the same for a very long time. However, your breasts may change if you lose or gain a substantial amount of weight or become pregnant. The effects of aging and gravity can also alter the shape and size of your breasts. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts after many years, you may want to consider undergoing a breast lift procedure to enhance your look.
Follow-up Care
You will be required to return to your cosmetic surgeon's office for follow-up care every once in a while. Once the first post-operative check-up is complete, many doctors encourage their patients to come back every once in a while to talk about the long-term results of the breast reduction procedure. If you have any concerns or questions before or after surgery, you should also consult with your cosmetic surgeon.
