Woman, who decide to undergo a breast reduction procedure, usually suffer from a lot of different medical and psychological problems. Surgery helps them overcome these problems.
Complications of breast reduction
Reduction mammaplasty is a safe procedure when performed by a qualified doctor. However, it is not a small and simple surgical procedure, and as any surgery, it has some uncertainty and risk. Bear in mind, that complications are rare but still possible.
Possible complications and risks include the following: bleeding and infection. There could be an abnormal reaction to anesthetics, since the surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Sores around the nipples may occur. These can be cured with antibiotic agents.
Be aware, that this is not a scar-free procedure. There will be a permanent scar after the surgery. It will be visible only while being naked because a bra and bathing suit basically cover the scar. Some patients may have the breasts that will look slightly different from one another. They may also have unequally positioned nipples after the procedure.
You should keep in mind, that there is a risk, especially if your breasts are extremely large, to permanently loose the sensation in the nipples and areolar area. In very rare cases, the tissue of the nipples and areola may die, resulting in the loss of them. Additional surgery will then be needed and the nipples and areola will be reconstructed using the tissues from other parts of the body.
As the glandular tissue is removed from the breasts during the surgery, breast-feeding may not be possible in the future. Therefore, it is not recommended to have this type of surgery performed for women, who plan to breast-feed a baby in the future.
Additionally, smoking may increase the risk for complications. And hence, it is highly recommended to abstain from smoking for at least three weeks prior to and two months after the breast reduction procedure.
Finally, women, who follow the doctor’s advice, are more likely to heal quicker, experience more successful results and have fewer complications. Therefore, ask your doctor for all the possible information that is relevant to the healing process.
Advantages of breast reduction
Breast reduction is a safe procedure with significant results.
The breasts will look smaller, better-shaped and firmer after the surgery.
There will be less strain on the back and neck, which will result in the disappearance of the back and neck pain.
A woman will no longer experience indentation marks on her shoulders from bra straps.
Irritation of the skin underneath the breasts should be reduced.
If a woman experiences any breathing problems before the surgery, those should be absent after the breasts have been reduced.
A woman will feel more self-confident and comfortable about her body.
If reduction mammaplasty is performed after breast reconstruction of another breast, the reduced breast will look more alike in shape and size to the reconstructed breast.
This type of surgery is more successful when a patient is mature, well-informed, has no additional illnesses and is realistic about her expectations.
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Guest 2006-02-22 07:06:26
Hello I am scheduled for a breast reduction on February 23, 2006. That is in two days and I am scared about the risks of smoking. I am wondering how common it is for womans breast tissue to rot if they are smokers. I am looking for smoker vs. smoker results and not smoker vs. non-smoker. Can you please help me? My e-mail address is
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Guest 2006-03-17 09:47:21
hey, im 21 and have just been told i need to have a breast reduction i need to think about what size i want to be could you please send me a link to where i could access this info thanks
Guest 2006-03-30 01:52:10
how long is the wait for an brest reduction, a have an app on may 15th
Guest 2006-04-12 22:03:29
Hello I am 18 and I am interested in getting a breast reduction after I give birth, Which is about 5 to 6 months from now. I really need a reduction there is no doubt about that, I want to find the best doctor for the job in my area.
Guest 2006-04-25 13:09:16
Hi, I had breast reduction about 10 years ago at the age of 16. What are the chances that I will be able to breast feed when I have children. All the information I have read has been fairly negative which saddens me.
Guest 2006-06-14 06:32:17
I had a breast redcution last week, Today the doctor drained off several ounces of fluid to both breasts because of my complaints of feeling like their is water in them. I never had drains in them. Tonight I am having the same feeling of water in them and even my husband came hear all the fluid. The doctor said he'll see me next week,it's painful and swelling again in less than 8 hours from a total of 10 ounces being drained. What should I do?
Guest 2006-06-14 06:33:27
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Guest 2006-07-27 20:46:26
hi i had a breast reduction 10 week ago, things didn't go to smoothly and i had a lot of tissue break down but i want to say to anyone that is thinking of having it done, it's the best thing you could do!!! although there is pain and i times i think things will never get back to normal i know one day my wounds will heal and the bandages will be off. think of this 10 week ago i was a 36GG and could never take my bra off, not even for sleep or making love, now in 5 week i'm going to a wedding and i am wearing a completely backless top, something i never thought would happen. my advice is go for it! you will never regret it!!
Guest 2006-11-13 12:59:42
I had a breast reduction Lejours Method 6 weeks ago. The right breast vertical scar opened up 4 days after surgery and Pseudomonas was cultured from the wound. There is currently a 2cm diameter and 3cm depth infected wound after continual packing. I have been on oral antibiotics since the surgery and I have also been admitted to hospital for 2 weeks of iv antibiotic therapy - wound is still infected and I am running low grade fever peaks. I have swelling in my left breast and left lateral and front of thorax. There is a sloughy ( not infected) wound under my left breast. Please help!
Guest 2007-01-09 11:14:22
hi am 18years and i have large breasts like a woman who have 5 children my friends in high school used to diss me and call me all kinds of funny names, and i cant even undress in fright of my friends cos am so shy and i feel neck and back pain always and am even shy to go and buy a bra cos every where i go they only have small size bras, i will be so happy to have these breasts reduced but i havent told my mum yet i dont know if she will agree with me please help me how to convince my mum (
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Guest 2007-03-26 03:18:12
I am 15 years old and a 34DDD. I don't look like it because i'm small waisted and I carry it well. I have a boyfriend who i love dearly, but I am so self-conscience of this issue that I am afraid to let him even touch that area at all. My confidence level about my body is little to none, all because my boobs are too big and my areolas are bigger than my palm. Should I consider surgery or should I wait it out intil my body has fully developed? Or should I just not do it at all? Is there a need for it with me. Please email me at
varshaa 2009-07-03 10:23:38
Can u get me a good exercise for the reducation of breast which we can do at home itself ? pls send us a good suggestion
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Procedures 
Reduction mammaplasty is a safe procedure when performed by a qualified doctor. However, it is not a small and simple surgical procedure, and as any surgery, it has some uncertainty and risk. Bear in mind, that complications are rare but still possible. 
I had a breast reduction Lejours Method 6 weeks ago. The right breast vertical scar opened up 4 days after surgery and Pseudomonas was cultured from the wound. There is currently a 2cm diameter and 3cm depth infected wound after continual packing. I have been on oral antibiotics since the surgery and I have also been admitted to hospital for 2 weeks of iv antibiotic therapy - wound is still infected and I am running low grade fever peaks. I have swelling in my left breast and left lateral and front of thorax. There is a sloughy ( not infected) wound under my left breast. Please help!
