How do I know if I am a good candidate for breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) surgery?
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight – from back and neck pain to skin irritation under the breasts and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. Also, unusually large breasts can make a woman or a teenage girl feel extremely self-conscious. Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular breast tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. The surgery can also reduce the size of a large areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body and to improve any symptoms associated with the excessive breast weight. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
