Am I a candidate for a breast reduction?

I appreciate your question.

I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It works very well if there are asymmetries. I can also use the removed fat as a natural breast augmentation by grafting the fat back into the breast to create more projection or into the top to create more cleavage. This procedure can also be combined with an implant if needed or wanted.  It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.  

Best of luck!    

Dr. Schwartz 

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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The most common thing my breast reductions patients tell me after their operation is that they wish they wouldn't have waited so long to have it performed!Judging by your photos, you would definitely benefit from a breast reduction. Incidentally, I have not had a single patient regret having a breast reduction. Your discomfort will be greatly improved, and you'll be able to exercise more easily as well. Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated. Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I will start by saying that from the appearance in the pictures, you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction procedure. In regards to your friends and family, I will say with all due respect, that they are not the ones who are having to carry around such large breasts and deal with the discomfort, so they are not the ones who should be making the decision about breast reduction surgery. Patients who pursue breast reduction surgery for the right reasons are usually very happy with the outcomes and very few, if any, regret having the procedure. You should schedule a consultation with a local board certified plastic surgeon to have an exam and discuss the procedure in detail. You can also discuss with this person whether or not insurance would help in paying for such a procedure.Hope this helps!

In over 3 decades in the field of plastic surgery, I know of no operation with such high degree of satisfaction - Breast Reduction. And, indeed, you look like you need a breast reduction. Although a physical exam will determine with certainty, your breasts are very large, dense, and placed on a small stature. You will create proportions, improve you exercise habits, be able to wear tight fitting clotting, look thinner and many more. So, find a qualified plastic surgeon and do it. Best of luck

This is a personal decision that you must make.  Most women undergoing breast reduction for the physical symptoms that you describe get a great deal of benefit from the surgery.  A consultation with an appropriately qualified plastic surgeon should give you the information you need to make the right choice for yourself.  Best wishes. 

Thank you for your question and the photos.If you are feeling discomfort and are in constant pain then it would be advisable to get something done about at as it could get worse.Remember that you chose to have surgery for yourself and your family and friends cannot feel the discomfort you are suffering. I think it would be a good idea for you to have a consultation to discuss the procedure then you can weigh up the pros and cons.

so if you meet the criteria and can meet minimum excisions (to satisfy your insurance company), a reduction can do wonders.  BUT it will impact you ability to breast feed if that is important to you and you could lose sensation to your nipples in addition to the scars that you will have to accept.  If that is all good with you, schedule a consultation with a surgeon who participates with your insurance company for an evaluation and further information.

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photographs and description of symptoms, you will likely be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.Ultimately, whether or not to undergo breast reduction surgery will be a very personal decision that only you can make. Remember, that your "family and friends" don't live with your breasts (and the symptoms) associated with disproportionately large breasts.When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. It will be important that you learn about the pros/cons/risks/complications as you make your decisions, whether or not to proceed. You may find the attached link/video helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

Liposuction only operation  May be the ideal compromise for a young patient before childbearing years and it would make both you and the family happy. Dramatically different then a major reduction and might get you down several cup sizes. You could consider a formal reduction at a later time in your life if you so choose. When doing your research make sure you find a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this particular variation of the surgery. Good luck.

Thank
you for adding your photos.  That is very helpful.  Considering the information
you have provided, you would be a great candidate for a breast reduction.
 Just about everyone who has had a breast reduction says that it was the
best thing they ever did.  The satisfaction rating here on RealSelf is 98%
which may be the highest of all the procedures on this site.  Your back
pain and rashes would likely go away almost instantly.  You feel and look
much lighter as well.

I would highly recommend that you see a board certified plastic
surgeon for a consultation to get the information you need to make an informed
decision about breast reduction.  As for
your family, I would not argue, but rather bring a member with you to that
consultation so they can get the information as well.  They are likely worried about the risks of
surgery and after they find out that the benefits far out-weigh the risks, I am
sure they will change their minds.  If
you see a surgeon who uses conscious sedation rather than general anesthesia as
well as a rapid recovery technique, this may also help to ease their concerns.





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