Understanding What Breast Reduction Surgery Can (and Cannot) Do
Regardless of broader societal trends, every person’s individual preferences can be different. And while some women may prefer to have larger and more voluminous breasts, others may find their larger breasts to be bothersome and uncomfortable. In these cases, breast reduction surgery can be incredibly helpful. During the procedure, breast tissue, skin, and fat are removed from the breasts in order to help make them smaller and lighter. To help our readers better understand what the procedure is capable of, our board-certified plastic surgeons wanted to discuss a few things breast reduction surgery can and cannot do.
Breast Reduction Can help women fit more comfortably into their clothes and bras. Overly large breasts can be cumbersome and make it difficult to feel “right” in some of your favorite looks. While there are many good reasons to pursue breast reduction surgery, the ultimate goal for every patient is to feel less self-conscious about how they look and more comfortable in their own skin.
Breast Reduction Cannot be used as a form of weight loss surgery. As we have discussed before, body contouring surgery and weight loss surgery are very different things. And breast reduction falls clearly on the side of body contouring. Patients should be at or near their goal weight before undergoing breast reduction and should not expect considerable weight loss from this procedure.
Breast Reduction Can provide additional benefits beyond just the cosmetic. Over time, women with larger, heavier breasts can often experience considerable pain in their back and neck. Posture issues can also occur due to the additional stress that larger breasts can put on the spine. Breast reduction surgery can provide a safe, dependable, and long-lasting solution for these concerns by reducing the volume of the breasts and minimizing any potential strain put on the back and neck areas.
Breast reduction surgery provides long-lasting results for those unhappy with their breast shape and size. For more information on breast reduction surgery or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery at one of our Atlanta, Cumming, or Canton area locations. And don’t forget to follow along with us on Facebook and X for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and much more.
