Are these realistic expectations for my breast reduction/lift? (photo)

Thanks for your question! I do think you can get a great result with a breast reduction although I'm not sure, without seeing you in person, exactly what a realistic expectation would be. Please consult with a qualified plastic surgeon in your area for optimal results. Good luck!

Hello @vortex9, thank you for your question. Yes. Is also vital to communicate clearly with the surgeon about the expectations you have regarding said procedure from the beginning in your consult. In terms of breast reduction surgery, you want the breast to appear in harmony with the rest of the body and to be shaped aesthetically. The best aesthetics result for me is a breast that has an adequate shape and proportion, that the projection is slightly conical, that has a slight descent in the upper part so that it looks esthetically adequate. I link a video about this subject. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for breast reduction surgery. During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the breast is lifted and nipple/areola is typically made smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift.
Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms. In addition, most insurances in order to approve the surgery, will require for 2-3 letters of medical necessity (from your chiropractor, primary doctor, OBGYN, Dermatologist, etc) demonstrating that your physical symptoms due to large breasts are not improving with conservative management.
The goal of breast reduction surgery it to make the breasts smaller and lifted, but also proportionate with the rest of your body.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon