Many women struggle with challenges related to overly large breasts. It’s common to experience back pain, rashes, headaches, tingling and numbness, and self-image issues related to this problem. Furthermore, there are many emotional and psychological issues related to overly large breasts. Women may feel self-conscious and embarrassed about the size of their breasts, which can limit their relationships, intimacy, and self-confidence.
Fortunately, breast reduction surgery can remove excess tissue, fat, and skin and create more proportional breasts for your shape and body type. In addition to reducing the overall breast size, this procedure can also lift the breasts and reduce the size of the nipples and areolas to achieve a more taut, natural, and youthful appearance.
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries available to women, and the vast majority of patients are extremely happy with their results. At Après Plastic Surgery, our breast reduction patients are overwhelmingly glad they made the choice to follow through with this procedure — many saying they wish they would have chosen to do it sooner.
Breast reduction surgery can have numerous health-related and cosmetic benefits for women.
Not everyone is an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery, so it’s best to speak with Dr. Aghayan one-on-one before moving forward. Start by booking a consultation appointment, at which you can go over your medical history with Dr. Aghayan, and he will perform a short physical exam.
Be honest about the struggles you regularly deal with surrounding your breast size, and don’t be afraid to explain in detail what you hope to achieve with surgery. Bring along photos if it helps, and be sure to jot down any questions or concerns you may have beforehand as well. Also bring a copy of any medications and supplements you are currently taking. In some cases, these may need to be adjusted prior to surgery. You will also need to stop smoking and drinking at a certain point prior to surgery.
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Dr. Aric Aghayan2021-06-08 16:30:572021-06-08 16:30:57Breast Reduction Patient #1Breast reduction surgery is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you’ll be able to go home on the same day as your surgery.
In general, all breast reduction surgeries follow the same pattern:
Breast reduction surgery is a common procedure, and the majority of patients do not have issues with their recovery. Still, as with any surgery, there are some risks and complications that all patients should be aware of. These include:
After surgery, you will be monitored closely at the hospital before being discharged to go home. Generally speaking, you will return home with a draining tube near the incision site that will help control bleeding and swelling. You will also need to wear a compression bra for at least a few days, which will help improve blood circulation.
You’ll need to take it easy for the first few days and weeks after surgery. Dr. Aghayan will give you detailed postoperative instructions, which you should be sure to follow closely.
After about a month or so, you’ll see the initial side effects, such as swelling and bruising, go down, and your breasts will settle into a natural position. Dr. Aghayan will let you know when you can return to your normal daily activities and more rigorous physical activities such as exercise.
Breast reduction surgery is often combined with procedures such as:
Liposuction is usually a component of breast reduction surgery already as it can reduce excess mass in the breasts by getting rid of fat. During your breast reduction surgery, you may be interested in reducing stubborn fat elsewhere on the body as well. If so, speak with Dr. Aghayan at your consultation appointment about getting additional liposuction on other parts of your body.
It’s not uncommon for breast reduction surgery candidates to be interested in tummy tuck surgery as well. This procedure removes excess skin from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles.
Mommy makeovers are surgeries involving multiple procedures to help mothers who are done having children get their pre-baby bodies back. While many mothers are looking to lift and add volume to their breasts, some moms may be interested in reducing the overall size of their breasts, so breast reduction surgery may be an integral part of your mommy makeover.
These are the most common questions we receive about breast reduction.
How much breast can be removed from reduction?
Most women lose around one or two cup sizes from their breasts after surgery and a full recovery. At your consultation appointment, be sure to express what your ideal breast size is so that you can adjust your surgery to achieve this outcome.
Will my nipples be moved during breast reduction?
Because overly large breasts tend to sag and hang lower (due to gravity), the nipples and areolas may end up in an unnatural position if they are not moved during surgery. As a result, most breast reduction patients will have their nipples moved during the surgical process. It’s also common to have the overall size of your areolas reduced to be more proportionate with your new breasts.
Does a breast reduction include a lift?
This depends on your current breast size and what you hope to achieve with surgery. Overly large breasts often droop and sag with time, so many breast reduction patients do opt to have a breast lift with their surgery.
How long does breast reduction surgery take?
Most breast reduction surgeries will take between three and four hours. However, this will depend on multiple factors. First, how long surgery takes will largely depend on how much tissue, fat, and skin needs to be removed. Furthermore, it will also depend on whether you need to have your nipples and areolas repositioned.
Do breasts sag after reduction?
The major reason why large breasts tend to sag and droop is that they are too heavy to be kept high on the chest. During breast reduction surgery, tissue, skin, and fat is removed to make the overall size of your breasts smaller. Therefore, it stands to reason that they will sag and droop less.
At the same time, it’s important to remember that gravity and time will eventually cause at least some sagging of the breasts, as it does for all women. These factors cannot be avoided completely.
Will large breasts grow back after surgery?
Naturally, your body will change over time, so it is possible to regain some weight in your breasts after surgery. On the other hand, this is relatively rare.
The biggest factor in determining whether your breasts will change size or shape after breast reduction surgery is how you maintain your weight. If you experience dramatic weight changes (such as gaining or losing a large amount of weight), you may notice significant changes in your breast size and shape, even post-surgery.
At your consultation appointment and subsequent postoperative appointments, Dr. Aghayan can discuss the best ways to prepare for your reduction and what to do after surgery to help make sure your results last.
Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
It’s possible you may experience some complications with breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery. Many women do not experience any difficulties at all and go on to breastfeed normally. However, some women may run into some challenges producing milk or producing enough milk to support their babies. For this reason, we recommend that you consider breast reduction surgery only after you’re finished breastfeeding.
