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10 Things No One Tells You About Breast Reduction Surgery!

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Dr. Shobha JindalCosmetic/Plastic Surgeon • 28 Years Exp.MCh - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MS - General Surgery, DNB Plastic surgery, MBBS
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Living with large breast can be difficult, as they can cause pain in the neck, back and shoulders due to the sheer size. Thanks to advancement in the field of medicine, the problem has a solution, though. Breast reduction surgery is a surgical intervention for making large breasts smaller.

However, there are certain things that you may not know about the procedure. To gain more perspective, here are 10 things that no one tells you about breast reduction surgery that you should know about.

  1. You will have to wear a bra throughout the day: After the surgery, the breasts would remain like a molding clay altering shapes for months. So, you will need a supportable and comfortable bra to keep your breasts in shape.
  2. There will be a drastic change in the nipples: It may take months to regain the sensation after undergoing surgery since many nerves are cut in this surgery. Some people even have oversensitivity after the surgery, which may last for up to 8 weeks.
  3. You may have to say goodbye to breastfeeding: If you are yet to have a baby, then this is one of the most crucial factors that you need to consider.
  4. It may change your workout regime: You will not be able to exercise for at least three weeks after the surgery which may even extend depending on your condition.
  5. Your back may hurt while doing certain things: You may experience pain in the neck and the back after the surgery, and you may even have difficulties in performing certain activities which you could do before effortlessly.
  6. It may not be covered by your insurance: Insurance companies would never want to cover a breast reduction surgery since it is not deemed as life-saving. However, you can check further to recover some of the cost.
  7. You may have to take off from work: Even though this may sound a no-brainer, you should be prepared to take at least a week off from work. It is advised to speak with your employer regarding this beforehand.
  8. You may have to lose weight before the surgery: As a means of preparing your body for the surgery, you might need to lose some body weight before the big day.
  9. You may have to undergo other procedures as well: Depending on your condition, you may have to undergo other processes such as reshaping and contouring your breasts, which invariably calls for additional expenses.
  10. Even men can consider it: Some men tend to have breasts similar to a woman’s body and the breast reduction surgery can be one of the effective ways of dealing with it.

The most remarkable part of the surgery is that the nipples would be removed, resized, and then again replaced at a higher place on the breast. So, based on your doctor’s advice and being aware of these facts you can opt for the procedure.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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