Big breasts seem like a goal nowadays, and more and more women with smaller breasts are opting for augmentation to increase their cup size. However, many women with naturally big breasts are going for the opposite procedure: breast reduction. This procedure aims to remove tissue, fat, and skin from the breast to reduce its size.

Breast reduction surgeries can have multiple benefits for women, from improved self-esteem to a more comfortable lifestyle. That being said, before you get the procedure, you need to do your research on benefits and potential concerns, and we’re here to bring you the information that you need.

Benefits of Breast Reduction Procedures

By going for a breast reduction, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Reduced Oversized Breasts: Oversized breasts can cause many women to have low self-esteem, reducing their quality of life. While many women enjoy the fact that they have bigger breasts, some may feel too self-conscious to wear certain types of clothing such as bathing suits or blouses with low necklines.
  Breast reduction surgery can help improve the self-confidence of patients by reducing their otherwise oversized breasts. Depending on the size they choose, it can also make them feel confident enough to go on without a bra.

• Better-Fitting Clothes: The fashion industry is not very helpful when it comes to providing clothing for big-chested girls. If your breasts are too big, one of two things can happen. First, your clothes can fit your waist but not your top area, causing the breasts to spill out. Secondly, you may buy clothes that fit your chest but are large around the waist. This can cause any garment you wear to look baggy.
  By getting breast reduction surgery, you can have a better time finding clothes that fit. You will no longer have to spend hours looking for a fitting bra that also looks cute. Additionally, you’ll have a wider selection of products, making shopping sprees easier to handle.

• Improved Physical Comfort: When people see women with big chests, they only think of the alluring part of it. Sure, you can rock a low-neck or plunge shirt very nicely, but at the cost of your physical comfort. Women with a big cup size also have to deal with a lot of back pain, shoulder pain, and stiff necks. It makes sense, considering they constantly have to carry such a big weight on their chest.
  Plus, big breasts can cause the folding skin to rub onto itself. Getting access to that area when you bathe or shower can also be complicated, preventing you from cleaning yourself properly. As a result, this may lead to infections and rashes that never seem to go away.

• More Symmetrical Breasts: Around 90 percent of women have some degree of asymmetrical breasts, some more noticeable than others. In most cases, it can be a matter of how the breasts developed over time. In other cases, it can be the result of previous breast surgery, which led to the reduction of one breast.
  Breast reduction surgery can reduce the size of one breast so that both of them can be the same size. This way, you will no longer struggle with finding a fitting bra or your breasts looking mismatched.

Common Concerns of Breast Reduction

If you’re thinking about getting a breast reduction, you might also have some concerns and you might worry about:

• Pain: You may expect to feel sore in the first few days after the surgery. Your breast tissue will likely be swollen and bruised for the next five to seven days and should subside within two weeks. The bigger your breasts were before the procedure, the longer you will likely feel the pain. Most patients can manage that discomfort using anti-inflammatory medication.

• Cost: The cost of breast reduction surgery may vary based on the needs of each patient. Some of the factors that can affect the price include the technique used, your breast size, anesthesia fees, surgeon fees, and so on. Upon your initial consultation with Dr. D’Souza, you will also receive an estimate for the procedure.

• Scars: Scars are a common occurrence during breast reduction procedures, but most of them will fade with time. Silicone sheets can help prevent scarring by keeping the skin soft and hydrated, allowing it to breathe. If a scar forms, you should also make sure you keep the skin moisturized. Keep the bandages on as recommended, and inform Dr. D’Souza if you notice any problem with the incisions.

• Recovery: Breast reduction surgeries are fairly invasive compared to other procedures, so you may expect a recovery process up ahead. For at least one week, your breasts can look swollen, bruised, and feel sore. These symptoms should go away within one week, but you should also avoid any strenuous activities for a couple of weeks until you are cleared by Dr. D’Souza at Iconic Plastic Surgery.

Boost Your Self-Esteem With Breast Reduction!

Big breasts can cause problems for many women, whether physical or psychological. Breast reduction surgery can help relieve that discomfort, making your breasts smaller. You can contact Iconic Plastic Surgery to find out more details about the breast reduction procedure and schedule an appointment!

For more information about breast reduction, you can contact Iconic Plastic Surgery at 760-637-5288. We would be more than happy to assist you with the information that you need. You can also fill out our online contact form, and we will get in touch with you for a virtual consultation as soon as possible.