Breast Reduction for Comfort and Confidence

If you have very large breasts, you know they can be uncomfortable. You might have experienced shoulder, back, and neck pain from having your breasts pull on your bra straps. You also might have difficulty finding clothes that fit well and look attractive on you. Some women with very large breasts suggest they are embarrassed to be seen in a bathing suit or other body-conscious apparel. Others say that having excessively large breasts limits their physical activities.

If you feel uncomfortable, have occasional or ongoing pain, or feel embarrassed by overly large breasts, then breast reduction surgery might be right for you.

Breast Reduction Before & After Photos

 Breast reduction can:

• Reduce the overall size and weight of your breasts
• Balance the size of your breasts to match your frame
• Balance your breasts to be even with each other
• Restore your breasts to a youthful position and shape
• Eliminate neck, back, and shoulder pain from heavy breasts
• Improve your posture
• Make you look younger
• Boost your self-confidence

 What is breast reduction surgery?

In most cases, breast reduction surgery takes about 3 hours. The length of time needed to complete your breast reduction procedure will depend on the size of your breasts and extent of the procedure. After your plastic surgeon examines you, he or she can estimate how long it will take to reduce the size of your breasts, reshape them, and reposition them for an outstanding result.
Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure. It is performed under general anesthesia.
Many women who have surgery to reduce the size of their breasts suggest the only thing they would do differently is to have had the procedure sooner!
Most women who have breast reduction surgery suggest it makes them feel and look younger. Others say that having smaller breasts gives them newfound freedom to engage in a wide range of physical activities they previously avoided. Some women are thrilled to have more options for clothing, including bras that fit well and feel comfortable, slim-fitting dresses, sweaters, and tops, and bathing suits that support their breasts and provide adequate coverage. But most many women who have breast reduction surgery say that they are relieved to no longer be identified first by the size of their breasts. “Now people look at my face instead of my breasts when they meet me,” said one breast reduction client.

 After Breast Reduction Surgery

Immediately after your breast reduction procedure, you will see beautiful results. Your breasts will be smaller, firmer, perky, and younger looking. There will be some bruising and swelling that can take as much as 6 months to subside; but once all the swelling has resolved, your breasts will be a pleasing, comfortable, and youthful size and shape.

Breast reduction surgery leaves visible, permanent scars. But your surgeon will place them carefully so that your bra and bathing suit cover them. In time, your scars will fade considerably. Most breast reduction patients say that having smaller breasts is well worth the trade off of having some scarring.

 Health Insurance Coverage and Breast Reduction

Some insurers cover some of the costs of breast reduction surgery when it is medically necessary. Your doctor can help determine whether you qualify for medically necessary breast reduction. He or she will measure the size of your breasts and compare them to a breast size / body size ratio chart. In addition, you must have an exam with other physicians who can validate claims of back, neck, and shoulder pain from having overly large breasts. In some cases, insurance companies also want confirmation that you have tried nonsurgical approaches to reducing your breast size such as losing weight. Ask your plastic surgeon to tell you whether you might be eligible for medically necessary breast reduction surgery.

If you would like to find out whether your health insurance company covers breast reduction surgery, contact your insurer or visit the company website for details about criteria for coverage. A customer service representative can give you the information you need.

If having overly large breasts is giving you discomfort or pain, holding you back from doing the things you love, keeping you from wearing clothes that appeal to you, and making you feel self conscious, then schedule a consultation today to learn more about how breast reduction surgery can enhance the quality of your life forever!