Breast Reduction: Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery

While breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries available, breast reduction is becoming more widespread among certain male and female clientele. Prospective patients looking to reduce or remove excessive fat tissue in their chest may be good candidates for this procedure. It is a procedure that can be performed on women that experiences back pain due to a heavy chest or men that are dissatisfied with gynecomastia. Men and women seeking more information on this procedure should contact a plastic surgeon in their area today.

Some women are simply blessed with an overabundance of breast tissue in proportion to the rest of their size. Having a heavy chest can cause horrible back pain and poor posture. Many women in this predicament turn to expensive bras and undergarments designed to keep their chest in check. Everything from working out at the gym, jogging in their neighborhood, and even simple chores at home become tedious and painful. These patients may benefit from a breast reduction in which excess fat tissue is removed from the chest area. The patient’s back is relieved of the extra burden and she feels much freer to complete her regular activities.

Most men do not worry about excess fat tissue in their chest. Some men may have large breasts, but they are accompanied by an overall increase in size and girth and reflect the fact that they are out of shape and need to lose weight. However, in some rare circumstances, men may have isolated breast enlargement not related to overall weight gain. Certain medications and hormonal conditions can predispose men to increased chest size. These patients may be candidates for breast reduction. As opposed to women who seek reduction due to back pain and discomfort, men are usually looking to improve self-image and self-esteem. If the gynecomastia is severe, it can have very detrimental effects on a male figure and the way they perceive their body.

Similar to other invasive cosmetic surgeries, breast reduction operations should only be performed by board-certified plastic surgeons that have extensive experience with this particular procedure. Side effects and risks may include excessive bleeding, seroma formation, irregularities, negative reaction to anesthesia, or asymmetry. These can be reduced by ensuring your doctor has adequate training and experience. Be sure to do your research. State medical licensing boards do not restrict a physician to practicing only the specialty that they have trained in. As such, check the credentials of the plastic surgeon offering to do your procedure. Most plastic surgeons will offer numerous before and after photos of their work to ensure you will be pleased with the results.

The ideal breast reduction candidate is free of other health problems such as bleeding or clotting disorders, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

Contact a plastic surgeon in your area today for more information on breast reduction. Doctors and the staff in their plastic surgery clinics will be able to answer any questions you may have and determine if this is the right operation to fulfill your cosmetic and health goals.