Is it safe to get a breast reduction?

Answer 1

It is as safe as any surgery.

I had it Feb 2006 and only wish I got it done sooner. No regrets at all, I'd get it again if I had to!

http://www.breasthealthonline.com
Reduction Feb 2006, 38J to 38C

FYI, you CAN breastfeed after a reduction, there are MANY on that site I posted that have breastfed after a reduction. Talk to the PS about your concerns with that.

http://www.bfar.org

If you have a good doctor and follow his instructions, your scarring will be minimal. 1 1/2 years later my scars are barely noticeable. I had a good surgeon, I was a great patient, and I used Scarguard and Mederma to help the scars to fade.

Depending on what type of incisions you get done, you can get nipple sensation back, it can take up to a year or more. Mine came back in three months. He did not need to remove my nipple (called a Free Nipple Graft) therefore I can breastfeed AND I got nipple sensation back.

If you have any ?'s let me know.

Answer 2

As with any surgery there are complications but if you are in good health and everything goes as planned then you should be fine. The biggest problem with operations is the anaesthetic and the way your body reacts to it. My Breast reduction took 1 hour and 45 mins and I was only out for a total of 2 hours. I had no reaction to the anaesthetic and was up and about an hour after my op using the toilet and then that night, only 5 hours after my surgery I had a shower.

Most people seem to stay in hospital over night, as with me and then check out early the next morning. There are a lot of sights on line and your plastic surgeon will also answer all you questions

I found the site
www.locateadoc.com very helpful. There were hundreds of before and after pics and much more

Answer 3

I had a breast reduction at 18 and it changed my life... There can be issues but find a qualified surgeon and do your homework. I have never had kids but my plastic surgeon assured me that with the way he did the surgery breast feeding would not be an issue.

Answer 4

I would consult a cosmetic/reconstruction surgeon and see the risks/benefits of it.

Answer 5

I have a friend that had it done this year. No problems, insurance paid for it and she wishes she would have done it sooner.

Answer 6

Improving your self-image with plastic surgery...
Each of us has a "self-image," a perception of how we believe we look to others. People who are happy with their self-image are more likely to be self-confident, effective in work and social situations, and comfortable in their relationships. Those who are dissatisfied tend to be self-conscious, inhibited, and less effective in activities.
Plastic surgery -- whether cosmetic or reconstructive -- encourages and promotes a strong, positive self-image. Even a small change on the outside can create an extraordinary change on the inside, allowing an individual's self-confidence to flourish.
Because the changes resulting from plastic surgery are often dramatic and permanent, it's important that you have a clear understanding of how surgery might make you feel-- long before a procedure is scheduled.
Appropriate Candidates for Surgery
If you are considering plastic surgery, you must be honest with yourself. Exactly why do you want surgery? And, what are your goals for surgery-what do you expect plastic surgery to do for you?
There are two categories of patients who are good candidates for surgery. The first includes patients with a strong self-image, who are bothered by a physical characteristic that they'd like to improve or change. After surgery, these patients feel good about the results and maintain a positive image about themselves.
The second category includes patients who have a physical defect or cosmetic flaw that has diminished their self-esteem over time. These patients may adjust rather slowly after surgery, as rebuilding confidence takes time. However, as they adjust, these patients' self-image is strengthened, sometimes dramatically.
It's important to remember that plastic surgery can create both physical changes and and changes in self-esteem. If you are seeking surgery with the hope of influencing a change in someone other than yourself, you might end up disappointed. It's possible that friends and loved ones will respond positively to your change in appearance and self-confidence, however understand and accept that plastic surgery will not cause dramatic changes in people other than you.
Inappropriate Candidates For Surgery
Not everyone is an appropriate candidate for plastic surgery, despite physical indications which are ideal for any given procedure. Experienced plastic surgeons can usually identify troubled patients during a consultation. Sometimes, plastic surgeons will decline to operate on these individuals. Other times, they may recommend psychological counseling to ensure that the patient's desire for an appearance change isn't part of an emotional problem that no amount of surgery can fix. If your plastic surgeon recommends counseling for you, feel free to ask your surgeon how he or she expects the sessions to help you.
Though there are exceptions, individuals who may be advised to seek counseling prior to any consideration of surgery include:
Patients in crisis, such as those who are going through divorce, the death of a spouse, or the loss of a job. These patients may be seeking to achieve goals that cannot be obtained through an appearance change-goals that relate to overcoming crisis through an unrelated change in appearance is not the solution. Rather, a patient must first work through the crisis.
Patients with unrealistic expectations, such as those who insist on having a celebrity's nose, with the hope that they may acquire a celebrity lifestyle; patients who want to be restored to their original "perfection" following a severe accident or a serious illness; or patients who wish to find the youth of many decades past.
Impossible-to-please patients, such as individuals who consult with surgeon after surgeon, seeking the answers they want to hear. These patients hope for a cure to a problem which is not primarily, or not at all physical.
Patients who are obsessed with a very minor defect, and may believe that once their defect is fixed, life will be perfect. Born perfectionists may be suitable candidates for surgery, as long as they are realistic enough to understand that surgical results may not precisely match their goals.
Patients who have a mental illness, and exhibit delusional or paranoid behavior, may also be poor candidates for surgery. Surgery may be appropriate in these cases if it is determined that the patient's goals for surgery are not related to the psychosis. In these cases, a plastic surgeon may work closely with the patient's psychiatrist.
The Consultation
During your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will seek honest answersto how you feel about your appearance, how you believe others see you, and how you'd prefer to look and feel.
Honesty, with yourself and with the surgeon is essential. It's important that you set aside any awkwardness you might feel, and speak candidly about the changes you'd like to see. At the end of the consultation, you should feel confident that you and your surgeon understand each other completely.
Also, it is unwise to stress a minor functional problem if your true desire is to have an improved appearance. A patient who pretends to be seeking relief for a functional problem may confuse the surgeon about that patient's true goals for surgery.
Often these patients stress a functional problem with the hope of obtaining insurance coverage for the procedure even though a functional problem does not exist. If your goals for surgery are not clearly communicated to your surgeon, you may not be satisfied with the final result.
Contacting a plastic surgeon is probably the best idea for advice. These sites have a lot of other helpful information…
http://www.san-diego-plastic-surgery-cosmetic-surgery-doctors.us/cosmetic-surgery-san-diego-breast-surgery-article-3.htm
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/
http://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/san-diego-medical-research-study.htm
http://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info

Answer 7

i wouldn't go for it, there's alot of risks u have when you go for it