The breast reduction procedure is beneficial to women...

The breast reduction procedure is beneficial to women who suffer from problems related to their large and heavy breasts. If you experience back pain, shoulder pain, muscle spasms or rashes under your breasts, your insurance provider may cover this procedure.

In order to relieve pain and improve overall appearance, breast tissue is removed and the breasts are lifted to their appropriate position.

In my experience, women experience a significant improvement in their symptoms of back pain, etc. after breast reduction surgery, no matter what their weight is. Being overweight at the the time of surgery has several issues. 

First, your insurance company may not cover the procedure if you are overweight.  Second, the risks of the surgery are increased if you are overweight. Third, if you lose weight after the surgery, it may affect the aesthetic result of the surgery if you lose weight from your breasts. 

In my experience, most patients who have the surgery and are overweight

1) do not lose significant amount of weight from their breasts if they lose weight; 

2) have a safe, uneventful procedure; and

3) are very happy with the results, the reduction of pain and often lose weight after the procedure because they are motivated to do so and also able to do so. 

Hope this helps.

Hi.

1)  If your large breasts bother you, you should absolutely have a breast reduction, regardless of your weight.  These are some of our happiest patients.

2)  I have also noticed that in some women, having smaller perky breasts can be a real incentive to lose weight, which is so hard.

It is always better to get down to your desired goal weight before undergoing breast surgery. However, I have seen some patients present who want the reduction to motivate them to lose weight. It is a delicate balance.