What is Breast Reduction Surgery Like?

If you are healthy and properly evaluated there should be no reason why you wouldn't be a good candidate for the Breast Reduction procedure. It is very common to have it performed during high school. The surgery, if done by a Board Certified Plastic surgeon, will be done under general anesthesia. This means that you will be asleep during the procedure. You should see a surgeon to find out their exact technique. Most Plastic Surgeons goal is to have the least scarring possible. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Breast reduction surgery is nearly always much easier than patients expect.

Firstly, you will be completely asleep during the surgery. I always place long-acting local anesthetic (freezing) into the breast so my patients wake up feeling very comfortable.

Your surgeon will prescribe pain relievers that you will use for the first week or so.

Most patients are surprised at how little discomfort is involved

Finally, if you are like the great majority, you will be delighted with your results.

Make sure you see an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

All the best!

If you are experiencing symptoms from your breast size (neck/back pain), then a breast reduction may be a great procedure to reduce or eliminate your problems.  This should be discussed in detail with your parents and a board certified plastic surgeon. The surgery is done under general anesthesia so you don't need to worry about having too much pain.  You will take some oral pain medications for a few days after the surgery but can go back to school in about 3 or 4 days.

The stitches will dissolve and the scars will fade as time goes on (usually takes up to one year).

Once you've recovered, you will be able to exercise and participate in sports much more easily.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Generally speaking, the surgery itself should be painless for you because you will be under anesthesia.  It is highly unlikley that you will be aware of anything during the surgery and you should have a good experience.  The recovery is one of the least painful for Plastic Surgery procedures. Good luck!

Thank you for the question.

It sounds like  you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing  both physical and psychological distress.

As  you think  about  breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with  the procedure.  Make sure you also understands that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow in size again).

On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform and I think that for the right teenager (enough symptoms) it may be an excellent option (regardless of the age).

Sometimes breast  reduction surgery is covered through health insurance. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.
This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization.

Make sure you're  working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.


I hope this helps.