Breast Reduction Candidates: Improving Your Figure and Body Contour By Patricia Berbari on December 01, 2014

A woman in a black braDr. Patricia Berbari is committed to providing patients with the best possible care from her practice based in Gatineau. This means addressing diverse facial rejuvenation and body sculpting needs and providing each patient with sufficient information to make empowered choices about their appearance.

One option for body sculpting and contouring is breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty), which improves body contour issues when women have pendulous breasts. Let's consider the surgery and who the best candidates are for it.

About Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction surgery is performed in order to alter the size of breasts that are too large for a patient's frame. The surgery involves incisions made around the lower half of the breast, through which surgeons are able to remove excess tissue, tighten the skin, and improve the overall shape and pertness of the patient's breasts.

General Candidates for Breast Reduction Surgery

Before getting into specific reasons why patients seek out breast reduction surgery, let's consider very basic requirements for candidacy.

Breast reduction surgery candidates should be in good health overall. This means that they should not suffer from systemic conditions that would make surgery of any kind a medical risk. In addition, surgical candidates should have realistic expectations about the recovery process and the nature of post-surgical scarring. Realistic expectations means greater likelihood of patient satisfaction.

Breast Reduction Surgery to Address Back and Neck Pain

One of the most common reasons that women undergo breast reduction surgery is to alleviate lower back pain and neck pain. When breasts are too large for a woman's frame, they place a great deal of strain on the back. Similarly, the weight of pendulous breasts can cause pain in the neck area and shoulders due to the pull on the bra straps and other kinds of garments.

Breast Reduction Surgery to Improve Body Contour

Another reason why women consider breast reduction surgery is to improve their overall body contour. Breasts that are too large may dominate a woman's figure, and they may seem disproportionate with the rest of their frame. Breast reduction surgery can greatly improve overall body measurement ratio.

Breast Reduction Surgery to Improve Breast Appearance

Many times breasts that are very large tend to droop and sag, leading to a less appealing appearance. Breast reduction surgery in these cases functions in a similar way as a breast lift surgery, removing excess tissue and skin in order to make the breasts appear firmer, perkier, and more appealing.

Improving Self-Confidence with Breast Reduction Surgery

In addition to all of the above reasons to undergo breast reduction surgery, many women undergo the procedure in order to improve their self-esteem. Breasts that are too prominent or large can draw unwanted attention or harassment, which can lead to issues with self-esteem over time. If a woman feels uncomfortable with the look of her body, undergoing cosmetic surgery such as breast reduction can lead to a better sense of self and added confidence.

Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Patricia Berbari

If you would like to learn more about breast reduction surgery and how it may be the ideal option for your and your needs, be sure to contact our cosmetic plastic surgery centre today. Dr. Patricia Berbari and her team will help you make the best decisions possible when it comes to enhancing your overall body contour and appearance.

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Dr. Patricia Berbari offers plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures to treat a variety of conditions. 
Our board-certified plastic surgeon is affiliated with a number of medical societies, including:

  • Collège des médecins du Québec
  • Association des spécialistes en chirurgie plastique et esthétique du Québec
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Canadian Laser and Aesthetic Specialists Society
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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