Female Breast Reduction
Are you a good candidate for Breast Reduction?
In general, patients know whether they are good candidates for breast reduction even before they read this web site. They are plagued with the problems asked in the questions below. Quite often the biggest question is whether a breast reduction or a breast lift is more appropriate. Both procedures involve lifting and shaping the breast, but the reduction also involves removal of a significant amount of tissue. Usually the patient knows whether the procedure is needed for cosmetic or medical reasons. In order to qualify as a breast reduction, the insurance company usually requires that a certain amount of breast tissue be removed.
Here are some questions that will help you decide if you need a breast reduction.
- Do you have back or neck pain caused by large breasts?
- Do you have persistent rashes below the breasts?
- Are you unable to exercise because of your large breasts?
- Do you have grooves in your shoulders from bra straps?
- Are your breasts significantly out of proportion to the rest of your body?
- Are your breasts large and droopy?
- Are you self-conscious and/or unhappy about your large breasts?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, a breast reduction is probably worthwhile for you.