8 Factors to Consider Before Getting Breast Reduction Surgery!

Dissatisfied with the large and heavy breasts?

Are you struggling with neck pain or back pain due to enlarged and heavy breasts?

Dealing with chronic under-breast rashes and shoulder marks from bra straps?

Is it difficult to find the right-fit brassiere or clothes?

If you have disproportionately large breasts that are causing physical and emotional pain, then breast reduction surgery is a safe and effective way to achieve a contoured breast profile. Breast reduction surgery in Chicago helps enhance your appearance and quality of life by removing excess fat and tissue.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there are more than 90K breast reduction procedures every year. This procedure carries many effects and most women who undergo breast augmentation surgery are very satisfied with the results.

It’s also important to note that this procedure is not just for women, either. Men who have conditions like gynecomastia (abnormal enlarged male breasts) may also seek a breast reduction. As per the ASPS, there are more than 20,000 breasts reduction procedures happening in men each year.

If you have started to think about the possibility of undergoing a breast reduction, here are 8 important factors to consider before opting for a cosmetic surgery procedure.

8 Factors to Consider Before Getting Breast Reduction

For many women, breast reduction surgery is a great way to restore health, relieve pain, or keep them safe. However, not everyone is a strong candidate for this procedure. Here are some reasons why most women choose to get breast reduction:

When the breasts are out of proportion with your body

Experience significant pain caused by the breasts

You are self-conscious about the size of the breasts

Difficulty in performing some activities

Posture is adversely affected by the breasts

If any of the above concerns you, you may need breast reduction surgery to feel good again. Before deciding if it's worth it, there are a few more things to think about. Here are eight of them:

1. You Should Meet Certain Requirements

No matter what form of surgery, plastic or medical, you are undergoing, there will always be limitations and criteria that must be followed. Breast reduction procedure requirements are a combination of general and specific medical breast reduction requirements. You can be a good candidate for the breast reduction if you:

Are at least 18 years old

Not a nicotine user

Current you are not pregnant neither breastfeeding

Don’t suffer from bleeding/clotting medical conditions

2. You May not Get the Exact Cup size that you are looking for

It has more to do with the bra makers than the actual breast reduction. Cup size tends to vary by manufacturer and bra type, which means that when it comes to cup size, the procedure is not going to be an exact science.

CI Plastic’s best breast augmentation surgeons in Chicago will most likely analyze your breast tissue, size in grams, as this is more accurate. It can be difficult to wrap your head in about a gram rather than a cup size, but this is a proven method to accurately reduce breasts to the desired look.

3. You Might Lose Some Sensitivity

Immediately after surgery, you are likely to experience a decrease in breast tenderness. This is completely normal and is due to the combination of the anesthetic and your body's natural healing process.    

Over time, this will likely go away and the feeling of fullness will return. Unfortunately, this is not a guarantee. Some sensations, especially in the nipples, do not always return to normal.

Be sure to talk to your plastic surgeon in Chicago if you are concerned about numbness and any others.

4. Surgery Can Impact Breastfeeding

The likelihood of this happening would largely depend on the volume of the operation. For women who experience significant reductions, breastfeeding is likely to be limited. This is because when removing breast tissue, the plastic surgeon may have to remove some of the milk ducts and glands, which will reduce milk production. If this is a problem, be sure to discuss it with your plastic surgeon.

5. Lengthy Recovery Period    

The recovering time entirely depends on a variety of factors like:

Genetics

Age

Extent of reduction

Diet

Wellness

The time it takes is usually 2-6 weeks to return to normal life after surgery. During this time, you should rest, avoid strenuous activity, and have someone help you with difficult tasks. While it may be uncomfortable for a short time after surgery, once the pain subsides after a few days, you will most likely feel fine.    

6. How painful is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction is usually a relatively painless procedure. The anesthetic will make the operation itself completely painless, and the prescribed pain relievers will easily relieve the discomfort after the operation.

Does breast reduction hurt? You should expect some pain, however it will only last a few days and will gradually decrease as you recover from the surgery and begin to heal. In general, patients feel so relieved that they no longer feel pain due to the weight of their breasts, and the discomfort from the operation is minimized.

7. How important is regular breast reduction?

 Most cases of breast reduction are associated with a reduction in breast size from one to two. However, breast reduction can be done from half a cup or nearly any desired size. You should think about the pros and cons and discuss them with your surgeon.

8. Will the breasts lift with breast reduction?

The advantage of breast reduction is that it is a 2 to 1 procedure. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon will not only shrink your breasts, but also lift the nipple, which will eventually lift your breasts ensuring a lift in the end.

Before you decide on any form of cosmetic surgery, you must consult a qualified plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to assess properly if you are the suitable candidate for the procedure that you are interested in and can tell you what kind of results you can expect.

Dr. Dhaval Patel is a board certified plastic surgeon and his specialities include body contouring, breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation treatments like face, neck lift surgery in Chicago, non-surgical skin care like Botox, dermal fillers etc.      

If you do not have any symptoms of large breasts but are still not satisfied with the size of your breasts, you can still use breast reduction as a cosmetic surgery.  

Get your Breast Reduction Performed by our Specialized Plastic Surgeon

If you have decided to reduce your breasts or are thinking about it and want to discuss it with a specialist, the team of our CI Plastic Surgery Clinic in Chicago is always by your side. Our top plastic surgeon Dr. Dhaval Patel can meet with you for a consultation and discuss the details of breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift and a range of other cosmetic surgeries.

To find out more and make an appointment, call our clinic today!