Knowing the Risks and Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery

By Sherri Bankley

Instead of walking around in pain and having to endure unwanted stares, many women are now turning to breast reduction surgery as a way of achieving a more natural, proportioned look. For women who have large breasts, life can be very uncomfortable, physically and emotionally. Because of this, we see a growing number of these women choosing corrective surgery, allowing them to gain a better sense of confidence.

The good news is that benefits of breast reduction surgery far outweigh any risks. To reduce the potential of complications even more, women need to start with a qualified surgeon, one that is board certified and works in a high quality facility. With the surgery complete, back, neck, and shoulder pain disappears. Bra straps no longer dig into the skin and good posture can be achieved.

Another of the other benefits associated with breast reduction surgery is being able to get involved with physical activities. Women who are active, those who enjoy walking, jogging, playing tennis, and other sports, find they can move with freedom and no pain. Even performance can be gained by reducing the size of the breast, which is great for the serious athlete.

Undergoing breast reduction surgery is a great way of building a woman's self-confidence. Instead of hiding under baggy shirts and oversized jackets, women can proudly wear more form fitting clothing and feel good about the way they look. Interestingly, many studies have been done specific to self-esteem and breast reduction surgery with findings showing that there is actually an improvement in production and attitude within the workplace.

Now, while breast reduction surgery comes with many wonderful benefits, it is important to understand possible problems too. The amount of tissue, fat, and cells removed, as well as the overall state of health of the woman will dictate her recovery time. There are many instances where a four to six-month recovery period is quite normal so this has to be taken into consideration.

After having corrective surgery of this type, healing is usually slow but consistent and as long as orders from the cosmetic surgeon are followed, there should be no problem. However, infection is always a concern with any surgery so anything unusual should be reported to the doctor immediately. There is also some risk of scarring, which varies depending on the technique used. In some cases, scarring is very minimal but with certain methods, scarring is likely. Keep in mind that scars do fade over time so while there might be an initial shock, things should get better with healing.

There are a variety of plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical dermatology treatments available to improve the appearance of your face, breasts, body contour, and skin. With everything from rhinoplasty to tummy tuck and breast augmentation, a talented plastic surgeon can transform the way you look and feel.