If you have disproportionately large breasts for your frame, this condition can lead to various physical discomforts such as chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain, postural issues, chafing, and bra straps leaving grooves in your skin. Additionally, large breasts can sometimes limit your ability to wear flattering fashions or engage in higher-impact exercises.

Fortunately, there is a positive solution available to address these concerns. Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a board-certified female plastic surgeon serving the Dallas & Fort Worth areas, specializes in surgical breast reduction. This transformative procedure can help alleviate the discomfort caused by oversized and cumbersome breasts and allow you to fully embrace your lifestyle. If you are experiencing significant discomfort due to your breast size, continue reading to discover whether this procedure might be the right choice for you.

What Is Breast Reduction Surgery, and How Can It Help You?

Apart from the physical challenges associated with having overly developed breasts, women living with this issue typically experience psychological struggles like a distorted body image and insecurity. You may have spent hundreds of dollars on specialty support bras or tried reducing your breasts with targeted exercises, only to find your troubles remain.

During a breast reduction, Dr. Teotia can remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size that is more suitable for your body type and alleviate the physical and mental discomfort associated with having excessively large breasts.

Reduction mammoplasty provides the following benefits.

• More uplifted breasts
• Smaller, repositioned nipples and areolas
• Pain relief
• Better postural alignment
• Ease of finding a comfortable sleeping position
• Less chafing and irritation caused by bra straps
• Ability to participate in high-impact exercise
• Improved breast symmetry
• Flattering clothes that fit well
• Less anxiety about your appearance

Should You Consider Breast Reduction Surgery?

Disproportionately large breasts can be a significant source of distress. If the self-esteem issues associated with having pendulous breasts weigh on your mind as much as the physical discomfort stresses your body, a surgical breast reduction can significantly improve your quality of life.

You may want to consider a reduction mammoplasty if you:

• Are physically healthy
• Have realistic expectations for this surgery
• Do not smoke
• Are self-conscious about your breast size
• Struggle to exercise because your breasts interfere with activity
• Suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pain
• Have indentations in your shoulders from your bra straps
• Experience frequent chafing or rashes beneath your breast creases

How Is the Size of Breasts Determined for a Reduction Surgery?

Years of shopping for bras have conditioned most women to think of their breasts in terms of cup size. However, your breast size is not the only deciding factor in determining your candidacy for breast reduction surgery. Ultimately, it is far more critical to consider how your breast appearance affects your overall well-being.

The amount of unwanted fat, excess glandular tissue, and loose skin removed during your reduction should create a natural-looking silhouette with evenly balanced body proportions. The result will depend on your aesthetic goals and your breast composition, in addition to the desired size, shape, and firmness of your breasts after you have fully recovered.

What Criteria Do Plastic Surgeons Use to Verify if a Patient Is a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction Surgery?

The best candidates for this procedure include women who are healthy enough to bounce back quickly from surgery, are at a stable weight, and who have sufficient skin elasticity. Dr. Teotia will ask you questions about your health history, including the results of recent mammograms.

You are likely a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you want smaller, more proportional breasts, improved self-confidence, and less discomfort. If you are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a future pregnancy, please wait to schedule surgery until you put your childbearing years behind you.

How Is Breast Reduction Surgery Performed?

Dr. Teotia completes reduction surgeries while her patients are unconscious under general anesthesia. An anchor pattern incision is used to remove the breast tissue. This incision is around the areola, straight down and along the crease below the breast.

Through your incisions, Dr. Teotia will excise skin and fat inside your breasts and may also reposition and resize your nipple-areola complex. Then, Dr. Teotia and her team will close the incisions with sutures and adhesive to minimize any visible scarring.

What Is the Recovery Process Like After Breast Reduction Surgery?

The procedure does not affect muscle and bone, so there is minimal pain and discomfort associated with breast reduction surgery. A reduction mammoplasty is an outpatient surgery. While you can return home afterward, you will need someone to drive you, since you will still be sleepy from the anesthesia.

For the first few weeks after your surgery, you will need to sleep on your back to help with swelling. You will also need to wear a sports bra for six weeks to support your breasts as they heal. If your job does not require any physical activity, you should feel well enough to return to work within a week, and you can return to your usual fitness routine within six weeks.

How Long Does It Take to See the Results of a Breast Reduction Surgery?

After Dr. Teotia performs your breast reduction, you will notice an immediate improvement in your breasts’ shape and size. However, it will take a few weeks for swelling to go down and a few months for the tissue to settle into its new position. It will also take several months for your scars to mature and fade. Your results will last for years, and you can extend them by maintaining a stable weight and wearing well-fitting bras.

Why Choose Dr. Teotia for Your Dallas Breast Reduction?

Dr. Teotia has earned a reputation for her caring bedside manner, warm personality, and ability to form genuine partnerships with each patient. She and her friendly, all-female team provide outstanding aesthetic outcomes and beautifully reshaped breasts with minimal scarring.

If you are ready to stop your large, heavy breasts from disrupting your life, contact us today to schedule your appointment to talk about a reduction mammoplasty with Dr. Teotia.