Breast Reduction Q&A

One of the non-surgical alternatives to breast reduction is the use of a breast reduction pills, but no such product has been scientifically proven to work.

It might seem counterintuitive to have breast reduction and implants, but there are plastic surgeons who use implants to restore upper pole fullness among breast reduction patients.

Women with large and heavy breasts consider undergoing breast reduction surgery not for vanity, but for medical reasons.

Bilateral breast reduction is basically a breast reduction surgery done on both breasts. While there may be reasons to do surgery on one breast only, it is rare and uncommon.

Male breast reduction, also known as gynecomastia surgery, is a procedure that aims to reduce men’s breast sizes through the removal of fat, gland tissue, and skin on the chest area.

If the weight of your breasts causes back pain, a breast reduction will definitely help relieve back pain.

Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to do breast reduction without surgery. For some women, losing weight through a strict diet and exercise regimen works. For others, non-surgical techniques might help, but they only deflate the breasts and don’t provide a lift.

There are no studies showing that breast reduction causes breast cancer.

It largely depends on the skill and technique of your chosen plastic surgeon. Most women can still breastfeed normally, as long as their nerves, milk ducts, and breast tissues aren’t damaged. On the other hand, some women might produce less breastmilk.