I'm a Shy Girl Nervous About a Consultation Visit for Breast Reduction, What Happens Specifically?

It is understandable that you would have anxiety about your consultation for breast reduction.  Hopefully it will be a much simpler process for you than you are dreading.  The consultation will include a general history and physical exam.  The physical exam is brief and simple.  Possibly photos will be taken.  Most of the consultation is simply discussion about what you are a candidate for and what to expect after breast reduction. 

Although I can understand patients having anxiety about undergoing breast examination, I think you will find that the process is generally “painless”. I would suggest that you seek consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. During the consultation plastic surgery will obtain a history and perform an examination.  This  examination will likely include measuring the distance from the sternal notch to the nipple/areola complexes. Again, the physical examination is generally quite brief; don't be surprised if you find that the anxiety you're experiencing  was really not necessary.  Sometimes patients wish to bring a friend or family member as “moral support”.  Generally speaking, most plastic surgeons will likely have a female staff member present during the examination.

Keep in mind, assuming that you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, that breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. The anxiety surrounding the consultation experience will be a “small price to pay”.

Best wishes.

During a consultation in my office, you will first meet with me discussing yoru concerns and obtaining a medical history. Then a physical exam will be performed with a chaperone present.  It is a pretty relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.