While society emphasizes the appeal of large breasts, not every woman shares this preference. In many cases, disproportionally large breasts can lead to significant distress and discomfort. Typical challenges include back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, and difficulty finding flattering clothing. Additionally, large breasts can hinder physical activities and attract unwanted attention, impacting self-esteem and quality of life. 

Dr. Stephanie Teotia can create smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts with breast reduction surgery, boosting your confidence and well-being.

Reasons to Consider Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery has a high satisfaction rate among Dr. Teotia’s patients. Eliminating excess fat, skin, and glandular tissue can give you a more youthful, balanced, feminine breast profile.

Come to your consultation prepared to discuss the changes you would like to make. Dr. Teotia will use her expertise as a board-certified female plastic surgeon to evaluate your breast size relative to your frame and give you realistic expectations about how many cup sizes you can expect to go down with this surgery. Dr. Teotia cannot promise an exact cup size, but the goal is to make your breasts proportional.

This procedure can result in wide-ranging cosmetic and emotional benefits.

• You will notice an immediate improvement in your breasts’ size and weight, which will reduce muscle strain and relieve recurring pain.
• With lighter and smaller breasts, you may experience improved mobility and posture due to reduced pressure on your spine and the surrounding muscles.
• This surgery can resolve issues like bra strap grooving, chafing, and trouble finding well-fitting clothes.

Can You Get Smaller Breasts Without Surgery?

Reshaping large, heavy breasts through diet and exercise alone can be challenging. Breast size is largely genetic, so significant fat loss or muscle gain does not necessarily lead to a proportional reduction in breast size. Additionally, once your skin stretches beyond its ability to bounce back, your breasts may still sag and become elongated even if you lose weight.

Sadly, working out can be uncomfortable for women with larger breasts due to various factors:

• Your breasts may bounce around painfully during high-impact activities like running or jumping, causing you to restrict your movements.
• Well-fitting, appropriately supportive sports bras are expensive and hard to find, and settling for a cheaper and flimsier option allows excessive movement and discomfort during exercise.
• Larger breasts can trap more heat and moisture, leading to increased sweating and potential skin irritation during workouts.

Can Breast Reduction Surgery Help You Lose Weight?

Breast reduction surgery primarily focuses on making the breasts smaller. While you may lose some weight from having excess breast tissue removed, the procedure’s central objective is to address the physical and emotional discomfort associated with having disproportionately large breasts. However, going down a few cup sizes can make your fitness goals much more attainable.

For example, reducing chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain may improve your posture and make it easier to move and breathe. Smaller breasts can allow you to participate in high-impact workouts like running and CrossFit with less pain from excessive bouncing or restrictive sports bras.

The increased mobility and enhanced self-esteem resulting from a breast reduction can inspire you to reach new heights with your cardio, weightlifting, and stretching regimen, which could result in weight loss when paired with your nutritious diet. Additionally, the newfound ability to do a broader range of workouts adds variety to your life, which can improve your mental health.

Recovering From Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. We will send you home the same day with detailed instructions to follow, including how long to wear your supportive garments. Adhering to these postoperative care instructions will promote swifter healing, letting you enjoy your results sooner.

Plan for a full week of downtime after the procedure. During this time, you should rest, minimize stress, and allow yourself to heal. You will need someone to help you around the house, especially with caring for young children or pets. You should feel well enough to return to work within one to two weeks unless your job requires strenuous activity, repetitive motion, or heavy lifting. While light walking and other low-impact exercise can speed your recovery, talk with Dr. Teotia before resuming a more ambitious fitness routine.

Are Breast Reduction Results Permanent?

Breast reduction can be rewarding by improving your appearance, allowing you to wear more clothing styles, and participating in exercises you may previously have avoided. Still, staying within your target body weight is critical to continue enjoying these benefits over the long term. If you plan to become pregnant, ask Dr. Teotia how the resulting hormonal and weight fluctuations might reverse the effects of your procedure.

You can incorporate these practices into your lifestyle to prolong your breast lift results.

• Invest in supportive, well-fitting bras that provide adequate lift and minimize sagging.
• Prevent premature aging from UV damage by applying sunscreen regularly and avoiding excessive sun exposure.
• Stay hydrated for skin health and youthful elasticity.
• Do chest exercises like push-ups and chest presses to strengthen your pectoral muscles, which can create a more uplifted breast appearance.

Are You Ready to Feel Lighter and More Confident? Explore Breast Reduction Surgery Today!

Dr. Teotia believes in building a foundation of trust through honest communication, starting with the initial consultation. She and her compassionate, all-female team understand the challenges associated with having heavy breasts that can weigh you down. If you are interested in learning how the transformative effects of breast reduction can help you, please reach out to schedule your consultation.