34H, 5’4 and 155 pounds: Would I be a good candidate for a breast reduction?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. It is difficult to know whether you are a candidate for surgery without a proper exam or photos but based on your bra size, you may benefit from a breast reduction. You do not need to lose weight for this surgery.

Thanks for your question. It is not necessary to lose weight for breast reduction unless you are above the surgery BMI requirement. That said, it is recommended for you to be at or around your ideal weight for optimal results. I suggest you schedule a consult for a proper evaluation. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your query. You certainly meet all the criteria for someone who would benefit from a breast reduction procedure, although you are young. Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Hello and thank you for your question.
It sounds like you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Dear addjohn,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi Addjohn,
You can and should consider a breast reduction if the size of your breasts are interfering with your ability to live your best life! If weight loss is a goal of yours, you may find that you can exercise better and for longer once the weight has literally been lifted off your chest.
Best of luck in your search for treatment!
-Dr. Nik

Given your description, it sounds like you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction. This procedure aims to alleviate discomfort and the limitations that large breasts can pose to one's daily activities and lifestyle. You seem to be maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it's clear that your breast size is impacting your comfort and perhaps even your ability to stay active.

While a healthy weight can contribute to optimal surgical outcomes, there's no specific weight requirement for a breast reduction. What's most important is that your weight is stable, as significant fluctuations post-surgery can affect your results.

Nonetheless, every individual is unique, and the best way to determine your eligibility for a breast reduction is to have a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. They can evaluate your health, discuss your goals, and guide you on the best course of action.

Remember, any surgical procedure should be tailored to the patient's unique needs and circumstances, and your comfort and satisfaction with the result should be the top priority.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear Addjohn,
If you are healthy, you should be a good candidate for breast reduction. Please keep in mind that any surgery comes with risk. It is possible that you may not be able to breastfeed after BR surgery, so if breastfeeding is on your bucket list, do not do the surgery yet. You can lose nipple sensation. You can have significant scarring. If you lose weight afterward, your breasts can become even smaller. You may at some point request an implant for shape in the upper pole of the breast. All that said, breast reduction surgery has one of the highest satisfaction rates of all surgeries. Best wishes!!

Hello @addjohn, thank you for your question. To make an informed recommendation, more information is needed. The breast tissue is composed of fat and glandular content; which of the two predominates? From there, we can determine the course of action. If your mammary tissue is mostly gland even if you lose weight the breast will remain almost the same. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).