8 Things You Must Know before Going for a Breast Reduction Surgery

Are you considering a boob reduction surgery? The procedure might help you gain confidence back. In some cases, it is necessary to get rid of physical conditions such as back pain, leg pain etc. Whether you want to go for the surgery for aesthetic reasons or to get rid of a physical condition, considering the points listed below will really help:

  1. Keep Realistic Expectations
It is important to understand that you will not go down ‘alphabetically’. Dropping a size is possible but you must have realistic expectations. Make sure you speak to your doctor before actually going under the knife. Try to be flexible when you imagine cup size because it is hard for a surgeon to predict the cup size his patient will end up with post reduction surgery. In reality, symmetry of breasts is more important than cup size. These should be well-balanced and complement your figure.
  1. The Insurance May Not Cover This Surgery
Although most insurers cover this surgery, that may not be the case always. Many insurers will make the reimbursement procedure very difficult for you. They might demand letters and other documents from doctors. So speak to your insurance company before actually deciding on the surgery.
  1. You may have to Lose Weight before Undergoing Surgery
This is important especially for women who are obese. Carrying excess body weight might make the procedure difficult. Hence, your surgeon might suggest weight loss measures prior to recommending boob reduction surgery.
  1. You might have to go through other Procedures
Some women may require additional procedures such as contouring or shaping on certain areas around the breasts, mainly within the underarm region.
  1. Minor Post-Operative Issues are Common
Reports reveals that around one in three women tend to suffer from certain types of complications within 30 days of the procedure. The report was published in the Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. One of the most common issues is the infection of the surgery site (simple to treat). These infections are very common among women older than 50. 
  1. Recovery is Easier than You Imagined
Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure. Patients are made to wear a soft cotton bra with no underwire. No binding or wrapping is required. There are no drains post-surgery. It is normal to experience pain for a week. The pain is not unbearable. Full recovery is experienced after 3 or 4 weeks.
  1. Nipple Sensitivity
Yes, this surgery might make your nipples feel different. Many surgeons warn their patients about experiencing some degree of loss in nipple sensitivity. In some cases, the nipples might become more sensitive (rare). This depends on the technique used by the doctor. Usually sensation loss is temporary, although in rarer cases, it is permanent. It will take a year or two to know about the effect. The loss of sensation might affect your sex life.
  1. Breastfeeding Might Not be Possible
Most women are unable to or do not feel like breastfeeding after a breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction surgery involves removal of breast tissue. This can thwart your ability to breast-feed. Even if able to breast-feed, many women do not feed their babies willingly. They fear getting back to their original size. So if you to have children and breast-feed them in future, it is better to hold off on the plan until your baby is 2 years old.
Having a breast reduction surgery is a personal decision. However, it is important to consider the above listed points prior to actually going under the knife.

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