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| Is Breast Reduction for You? |  As a rule patients wait till their breasts are fully developed before breast reduction surgery is done. When breast size triggers pain or if the breasts are causing destructive self-consciousness in a teenage girl, the procedure may be performed in the teenage years.
In actual fact, for women who design to breastfeed, breast reduction surgery is not recommended. Women who are very obese or who have heart, lung, or kidney disorders may not be good candidates for this procedure.
Best Candidates
The best candidates for breast reduction procedure are well-adjusted women who recognize the reason of the procedure. Good candidates include those whose oversized breasts lead to medical problems, including back and neck pain, trouble breathing, and postural problems, which can result in skeletal deformities.
Good candidates are also those whose oversized breasts interrupt sleep, limited motions, and obstruct with routine activities. Oversized breasts may also hang against the underlying skin, causing hygiene problems leading to annoyance, rashes, and infections.
Candidates frequently experience disappointment trying to search clothes that fit well. The weight of the breasts may result in bra straps to irritate the shoulder area, or rubbing under the breasts. For some women or teenage girls, oversized breasts can make them self-conscious and weaken their self image. Athletic activities are very confined.
Patients with any combination of these conditions or symptoms may be good candidates for breast reduction surgery.
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