Some insurance companies will not cover breast reduction surgery unless the BMI is below a certain level, while others will.
How do I qualify for a breast reduction?
Breasts that are too big might create health and emotional issues. You may also endure physical pain and discomfort in addition to self-image concerns. Excess breast tissue can make it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. Emotional distress and self-consciousness are frequently associated with large pendulous breasts, and they can be just as problematic as the physical discomfort and agony.
The weight of your breasts causes pain in your back, neck, and shoulders.
How painful is breast reduction surgery?
It’s common to feel some pain and discomfort in the days following your surgery. It’s possible that your breasts and the areas around them will be bruised and swollen. This is due to the stretching of the breast tissues and muscles.
The first few days after surgery are the most painful for most women. Your doctor may prescribe pain relievers if necessary to alleviate the discomfort.
Additionally, drainage tubes may be inserted on your breasts as part of the recuperation procedure to help reduce swelling. These are frequently removed after a few days of surgery.
Women recovering after breast reduction should wear specific surgical bras to protect the tissue during this time, according to medical specialists. Finally, throughout this time, it’s critical to avoid overly vigorous activity.
Does breast reduction leave a scar?
Breast reduction, like other operation, leaves scars. The extent of scarring, on the other hand, is largely determined by the treatments used. This comes down to procedures with smaller scars vs. larger scars.
When reviewing your surgeon’s portfolio of work, make careful to inquire about these approaches to get a sense of the distinctions between the two. This will give you a better idea of what to expect after surgery.
Shorter-scar technique
In breast reduction surgery, the shorter-scar approach uses smaller incisions. This procedure is intended for women who have sagging breasts and seek a small-to-moderate decrease in breast size.
The scope of short-scar reductions is a restriction. For greater breast reductions, shorter-scar procedures aren’t as successful.
This method, often known as a “lollipop” or vertical breast reduction, involves two incisions. The first incision goes around the areola, and the second goes from the bottom of the areola to the underlying breast crease. Your surgeon will remove tissue, fat, and excess skin after the incisions are made before contouring the breast to a smaller size.
The scarring is concentrated to a small area of the breast since the incisions are smaller. The majority of scars appear on the lower portion of the breast (below the nipple). These scars aren’t visible above your clothing, and a swimsuit can hide them.
Larger-scar technique
Greater-scar procedures, as the name implies, entail more incisions and, as a result, larger scarring areas.
An inverted-T (“anchor”) breast reduction is performed using the larger-scar technique. If you have substantial asymmetry or sagging, you might be a good candidate for this operation. If you wish to go down a couple cup sizes or more, your surgeon may recommend an anchor reduction.
Despite the fact that it appears to be a more involved surgery, the larger-scar approach only requires one more incision beneath the breasts.
Does a breast reduction include a lift?
A breast lift is included in all breast reduction operations. After the extra tissue is removed in a standard breast reduction, the nipple is lifted to a more suitable position as part of the redraping process.
How long does breast reduction surgery take?
Breast reduction surgery might take anywhere from two to four hours to complete. The surgeon might be able to provide you with an estimate of how long your surgery will take.
How much weight do I need to lose for a breast reduction?
Many of the patients who come in for breast reduction surgery information are overweight. In today’s blog post, I’ll talk about how being overweight can effect breast size and whether you should reduce weight before having surgery. Let’s break it down into a few of the most often asked questions:
Will my breasts be smaller if I lose weight?
Perhaps, but perhaps not. Both fat and glandular tissue make up the breasts. Younger women have more glandular tissue than older women, while older women have more fat. Because the amount of glandular tissue in your breasts does not change when you lose weight, you will not notice a significant reduction in size if your breasts contain mostly glandular tissue. Furthermore, everyone loses and acquires weight in different ways. My hips and thighs tend to acquire weight, whereas another person’s stomach may gain weight. As a result, lowering weight by itself does not guarantee that your breast size will shrink.
What if I lose weight after I have breast reduction surgery?
This question has a similar solution to the last one. If you lose weight, you may or may not perceive a reduction in breast size. The more weight you lose, the more likely it is that your breast size will fluctuate. Additionally, if your breasts shrink in size, they may become drooping (ptotic). I usually tell my patients that if they want to lose more than 25-30 pounds before having breast reduction surgery, they should try to do so first.
What if I’m happy at my current weight, even if I am overweight?
We all want to lose those final ten, fifteen, or twenty pounds, right? If you’re thinking about having breast reduction surgery, be honest with yourself and question if you have a plan to lose weight or if it’s just a fantasy. It’s quite acceptable to be content with your current weight. However, as a surgeon, my goal is to execute a safe operation with as few difficulties as possible, and a patient’s weight does influence the chance of complications. The number of problems after breast reduction was examined in 675 patients in a research published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. They discovered a link between body mass index (BMI) and the rate of complications. When the BMI was 35.6 or higher, the complication rate increased considerably.
In my practice, I weigh the risks of surgical problems against the benefits a patient can expect from a breast reduction. Patients with a BMI more than 35 are frequently advised to lose weight before surgery, especially if they have other risk factors such as diabetes or a smoking history. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to weight, but knowing what a patient wants to lose weight is a vital aspect of the surgical decision-making process.
Does your stomach look bigger after breast reduction?
Breast reduction surgery can promote weight gain, according to a popular belief among Beverly Hills women. The truth is that perception differs greatly from reality. The basic answer is that there is no link between breast reduction surgery and increased weight. Breast reduction has a direct impact on a woman’s overall proportions, and it can appear as if she has gained weight as a result of the procedure. A woman’s torso and hips appear smaller when her breasts are larger. When breasts are reduced, the hips and torso can appear to be larger. It’s worth noting that the proportions of the breasts, hips, torso, and waist have fundamentally changed after breast reduction surgery.
In fact, many women lose weight after having their breasts reduced in Beverly Hills.
This is due to the surgery relieving strain on the neck and back, allowing patients to engage in more physical activity.
Women with excessively big breasts are frequently obliged to reduce their physical activities due to neck and back pain.
Breast reduction in Beverly Hills removes the excess tissue and weight of the breasts, allowing women to become considerably more active.
Women may notice a difference in their posture after having their breasts reduced.
Because the pressure on the neck and back is relieved, women’s posture frequently improves after surgery, allowing them to stand higher.
This allows them to keep their shoulders up and back, preventing the “hunched-over” impression that many women with enormous breasts suffer from.
Because the main culprit is dimensions, which can make women feel as if they’ve gained weight following the treatment, some women choose for further plastic surgery procedures to improve their overall appearance.
A stomach tuck and liposuction are two operations that can be used to create a smaller, firmer torso.
In many circumstances, these treatments can be done at the same time to yield incredible outcomes in a single therapy.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Raffi Hovsepian if you’re thinking about breast reduction surgery but aren’t sure if the proportions will make you look heavier.
He talks with each patient one-on-one to assess any unique conditions that may have an impact on the final outcome.
How much weight do you lose with a breast reduction?
One of the most significant advantages of weight loss after breast reduction surgery is the reduced risk of breast cancer. Following the procedure, most women report feeling significantly more capable of exercising and controlling their weight. In the months following surgery, it’s usual for women to lose 10 to 20 pounds.