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| Initial Consultation | Indications for Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery is intended for women who have large breasts and want to resolve one of the following associated problems:
 Chronic back pain, neck and shoulder pain;
Poor posture;
Skin rash under the breasts;
Deep grooves in the shoulders because of bra strap pressure;
Restricted levels of activity;
Low self-esteem;
Difficulty wearing or fitting into certain bras and clothing.
You can seek breast reduction surgery at any age, but it's commonly reasonable to wait until you are at least age 20, by time when your breasts are more likely to be fully developed. On the other hand, from time to time surgery is performed in teens who suffer essential emotional and psychological effects of owing too-large breasts.
If you want children, weight postponing breast reduction surgery until you have had them. Changes to breast tissue during pregnancy could modify your surgical results. Furthermore, after the surgery, breast-feeding may be hard.
Initial Consultation With Your Plastic Surgeon
During your first visit, your plastic surgeon will:
Present a detailed explanation of the procedure and its outcomes, including likely scarring;
Talk over your expectations for breast size and appearance after the surgery;
Check and measure your breasts;
Take photographs of your breasts for insurance pre-approval and for reference during and after the surgery;
Discuss options that may influence the surgery, like your age, the size and shape of your breasts, and the condition of your skin;
Talk about the positioning of the nipple and areola – the circular, pigmented area around your nipple;
Give explanation about the type of anesthesia used;
Decide where the surgery will be performed – in a hospital or outpatient surgery center;
Talk about costs and insurance considerations.
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