For many women who are well-endowed, having large breasts may feel like more of a curse than a blessing. If your breasts are disproportionately large for your frame, you may be experiencing neck, shoulder, and back pain, postural issues, or bra straps that dig into your skin. Large breasts may be an embarrassment in some social or professional settings, and they can also prevent you from participating in certain physical activities.
The good news is that your large breasts don’t have to interfere with your lifestyle anymore. At North Atlanta Plastic Surgery, Dr. Amy Alderman is an expert in a procedure called a reduction mammoplasty, or surgical breast reduction.
What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
During a breast reduction, Dr. Alderman can remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size that is more proportioned to your body type. The goal of this surgery is to alleviate the physical and mental discomfort associated with having excessively large breasts.
Reduction mammoplasty provides both cosmetic and reconstructive benefits, including the following:
- More uplifted breasts
- Smaller, repositioned nipples and areolas
- Pain relief in the back, neck, and shoulders
- Better postural alignment
- Remove the social stigma around large breasts
- Less chafing and irritation caused by bra straps
- Ability to participate in high-impact exercise without discomfort
- Better-fitted clothing
What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for a Breast Reduction?
Disproportionately large breasts can cause physical and emotional distress. If the self-esteem issues often associated with having pendulous breasts weigh on your mind just as much as the physical discomfort is a weight on your body, you may find surgical breast reduction helps you get your life back.
You may be well-qualified for a reduction mammoplasty if you have these common characteristics:
- You are physically healthy
- You have realistic expectations for what this surgery can achieve
- You don’t smoke
- You are self-conscious about the size of your breasts
- Your breasts make certain physical activities difficult
- The weight of your breasts causes you to suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Your bra straps have created indentations in your shoulders
- You have chafing or rashes beneath the creases of your breasts
Though women in all stages of life can benefit from a breast reduction, for younger women, it is essential that their breasts have fully finished growing before committing to a surgical procedure.
Recovering From Breast Reduction Surgery
Because muscle and bone are not involved in the procedure, there is minimal pain and discomfort associated with breast reduction surgery. A reduction mammoplasty is an outpatient surgery that takes Dr. Alderman two to three hours to perform. While you will be able to go home afterward, you’ll need someone available to drive you, since you’ll be sleepy from the effects of the anesthesia.
For the first few weeks after your surgery, you will need to wear a specially designed bra that will support your breasts as they heal. If your job doesn’t require any physical activity, you should be able to return to work within a week, and you can pick up with your fitness routine within three to six weeks.
Choose Dr. Alderman for Breast Reduction Surgery in Atlanta
Dr. Alderman has earned a national reputation as an expert in breast procedures and has studied alongside leading surgeons to develop and refine her technique. She is committed to providing her patients with outstanding aesthetic outcomes that provide beautifully reshaped breasts with minimal scarring.
Don’t let your large, heavy breasts disrupt your life anymore. Contact us today to schedule your appointment to talk about a reduction mammoplasty with Dr. Alderman.