Benefit From Breast Reduction at Any Age

Breast reduction surgery can improve a woman’s appearance by making her breasts more proportionate to the rest of her body. Plus, it can alleviate symptoms associated with having large, heavy breasts, such as back, neck, and shoulder pain and chafing beneath the breasts.

There is no “right time” in a woman’s life to have the surgery, however. Women of varying ages get breast reduction surgery. The best timing depends on a variety of factors in the individual patient’s life.

Below, Dr. Abhay Gupta discusses the benefits of having breast reduction surgery at various ages.

Breast Reduction in Your 20s and Early 30s

At this stage, the negative effects of having large breasts may become more noticeable than during a young woman’s teenage years.

Some women may want to hold off on having surgery at this stage, though, as they may be dating or thinking about starting a family and feel worried about scarring or their ability to breastfeed.

But most women who have breast reduction surgery are still able to breastfeed as long as the nipples aren’t completely severed, and qualified surgeons try to minimize the appearance of scars as much as possible. Typically, they make incisions so the resulting scars can be hidden beneath a bra or bikini top.

Breast Reduction in Your Late 30s and 40s

As they age, women may suffer from more acute upper body pain, making breast reduction surgery a desirable solution in their late 30s and 40s.

At this stage, many women are done having children, and may be better equipped to handle the surgery’s financing.

Breast Reduction in Your 50s and Older

Some women find that their breasts get bigger due to hormonal changes associated with menopause. Also, the discomfort associated with having large breasts may lead to degenerative changes in the spine as well as chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain that become especially bothersome with advancing age.

Having breast reduction surgery at this point can significantly improve quality of life by alleviating these symptoms.

Contact Us

To learn more about the benefits of breast reduction surgery, call or email the team at Gupta Plastic Surgery to set up an appointment with a qualified plastic surgeon.

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