A breast reduction: a good idea?

Aesthetic breast surgery has long been associated primarily with breast augmentation. However, breast enhancements can also be done perfectly in the opposite direction. However, for many women the step to breast reduction is not easy. However, it is a very rewarding procedure.

Get rid of physical complaints

Breasts that are too large and heavy will droop and rest against the upper abdomen. This can cause red (blemish) spots in the crease under the breasts, but the most common complaint is pain in the neck, shoulders or lower back. A breast reduction – and accompanying lifting – makes the physical complaints disappear. Moreover, the smaller breasts no longer sag and it gives women more self-confidence and higher self-esteem.

Psychological considerations: your mental well-being

In addition to the physical benefits, breast reduction can also have significant psychological benefits. If you feel self-conscious about the size of your breasts, it can affect your self-confidence. In such a case, the procedure can have a positive impact on your mental well-being. Feeling good about yourself. Relieved of the “stares.”

Cost: a realistic look

Breast reduction surgery is not cheap. Health insurance companies sometimes reimburse for the surgery, but often under strict conditions. Usually an application must be made first. It is important to have a clear overview of the costs and to look into possible intervention by health insurance companies.

Before surgery

There are a number of conditions associated with performing breast reduction surgery. For example, you must be over 18 years of age and in good health. In addition, your BMI must be lower than 30. In the case of an operation based on physical complaints and from a D cup, the breast reduction is also partially reimbursed by the health insurance fund in most cases.

During the procedure

A breast reduction is a relatively simple procedure from which you recover quickly. A breast reduction consists of removing part of the mammary gland and skin on the one hand, and moving the areola upward on the other. So there is a breast elevator with each reduction. Incisions are made around the areola, from the areola straight down and sometimes in the fold below the breasts. The procedure is always done under general anesthesia.

After surgery

It is usually enough to take it easy for about two weeks after breast reduction surgery. Apart from the scars, the procedure provides several benefits: you have less neck, shoulder and lower back discomfort, and you feel more feminine. Many women also find their smaller breasts more beautiful.

A personal choice

Whether a breast reduction is right for you is a highly personal decision that you ideally make after thorough research and consultation with medical professionals. By weighing all the pros and cons and getting comprehensive information, you can make a choice that best suits you and your life circumstances.

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