Heavy Sagging Breasts (38DDD)

         Your pictures
indicate that you would definitely benefit from breast reduction surgery. This
procedure would alleviate many of your symptoms and have long term health
benefits as well.

 

         The procedure would
not only reduce your breast size, but also lift your breasts into a normal
position. Unfortunately, the procedure can’t stop the recurrence of breast sag.
Gravity continues to exert downward pressure on the breast and some recurrent
sag is inevitable over time. When breasts are reduced to smaller sizes this
phenomenon is less severe.

 

         It’s difficult
recommending a specific cup size for several reasons. Cup size tends to mean
different things to different people and is a frequent source of confusion.
It’s more important to have breasts that fit your body then breasts of a
specific size. In other words, your breasts should have harmony, balance and
proportion with the surrounding structures.

 

         You’re definitely a
good candidate for breast reduction surgery. It’s important that you consult a
board certified plastic surgeon and discuss these issues in detail. This
surgeon should be able to help you formulate a plan that’s appropriate for you.

A review of your photograph reveals very large breasts with large nipple areolar complexes. I recommend that you see a board certified Plastic Surgeon for evaluation and surgical reduction of these breasts.  I would estimate removal of 750 – 1000 grams per breast.  The procedure should relieve your symptoms and make you feel better.

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we do. Relief of neck, back, and shoulder discomfort is often instantaneous. Patients report fewer problems with postural changes immediately.

Your plan to lose weight prior to surgery is a good one. Maintaining a stable weight will minimize the chances that you will require further surgery in the future.

Regarding final breast communicate your goals with your surgeon carefully (often times pictures are helpful during this communication process)– breast cup size can be somewhat arbitrary depending on who makes the bra. It is important  to achieve a breast size that maintains the proportions between your upper and lower body. Improvement of breast asymmetry should also be a goal in your case.

I hope this helps. Good luck!