Breast Reduction Mammaplasty
If you're considering breast reduction...
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight-from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious.

Heavy breasts can lead to physical discomfort, a variety of medical problems and extreme self-consciousness.. The shoulders have been scarred and hyperpigmented (made darker) from the trauma from the tight bra straps. In this case there were also severe skin irritation of the skin under the breasts in the creases. Although this patient was over weight, loss of weight would not have corrected this problem. The excessive breast weight has dragged the tissues too far. Cooper's suspensory ligaments that normally hold the breast glands in place have stretched beyond recovery .Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.
If you're considering breast reduction, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure- when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask Dr. Bermant if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

The best candidates for breast reduction
Breast reduction is usually performed for physical relief rather than simply cosmetic improvement. Most women who have the surgery are troubled by very large, sagging breasts that restrict their activities and cause them physical discomfort.

In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until a woman's breasts are fully developed; however, it can be done earlier if large breasts are causing serious physical discomfort. The best candidates are those who are mature enough to fully understand the procedure and have realistic expectations about the results. Breast reduction is not recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.

Weight Loss and Big Breasts
Breast reduction is best after weight loss when possible. Losing weight is a coarse tool, you cannot pick where the weight will come form. Surgical sculpture is better for refinement. Weight loss after reduction can result in loss of breast fat with subsequent sagging and drooping. Some patients are not able to loose weight. Even massive weight loss will rarely reduce massive breasts enough for relief.

http://www.plasticsurgery...ction.html

some picks on this site are NSFW and not very attractive

Lammastide said:

As a nurse, I have never heard this. Where did you here about this?

i can only give you an opinion by touching them first.

nurseV said:

Google "transumbilical breast augmentation."

I should say I haven't actually seen examples of reductions done this way, but I just assumed if they could make 'em bigger like this, they could also make 'em smaller.

http://www.locateadoc.com...rgery.html

NSFW pics-before & after's


Works wonders for some women

nurseV said:

Wow!

there's no such thing as too much titty, unless your name is Aretha.

Lammastide said:

WOW-nice info Lammastide-thanks

sammij said:

When I lost 40 pounds in 2006 I didn't lose a cup size. When I gained it all back they didn't get any bigger. It's not always to do with weight.

Lammastide said:

indeed-wonder if those women know they are on that site/consent

nurseV said:

Geez, I hope so, even if their faces aren't shown!

Lammastide said:

Reduction surgery is vastly different than augmentation surgery.

CarrieMpls said:

I don't either, thankfully!

JustErin said:

I think Lammastide is being hopeful

CarrieMpls said:

The only weight gain/loss that influenced cup size change for me was pregnancy related

any other gain/loss has not changed them

JustErin said:

I just assumed...

because so much tissue would have to be removed my nipple would have to be repositioned so that has kept me from seriously considering it for the time being. I don't have a lot of years left but if it happened I'd still like to be able to nurse a child.

a good fitting bra makes all the difference in the world. people ask me "how can you wear the band that tight? doesn't it hurt?" umm no... it would hurt more to have the weight supported on my shoulders. The majority of your support should come from the band. A lot of women wear their bras as "covers" instead of as a support. Check out this link.

http://www.bravissimo.com...fault.aspx

There are only scars around the nipples and underneath and it can be hidden with makeup. If there is nothing wrong with them and they don't sag then leave them alone. If they sag then nothing can pull them up but a REDUCTION. I think going bigger is always going to be looking better,but it may hurt your back to make them bigger actually as there is pressure.

P.S. Fat Big Breasts are Just that and smaller prettier ones are much better. Gaining alot of weight usually gives ya BREASTS but usually FAT BREASTS that go down when you lose weight. Like I said if Breasts Sag then a Recuction with an ANCHOR Incision is what the dr wants to do. He gets rid of the excess Fat and repositions the nipple and sometimes makes them smaller also.

For the love of god.....

pardonme4livin said:

too much for ya

JustErin said:

nurseV said:

I'm a double-D, have been since college regardless of any weight fluctuations. I've thought of a reduction, but as a black woman, keloid scarring is a HUGE concern for me and therefore I'll prolly never do it. Also, there's a serious concern of nerves being severed which can reduce or eliminate sensitivity.

nurseV said:

Black women definitely have extra issues regarding scarring so having the right doctor that understands this and is used to working with black skin is CRUCIAL. Even then the scarring still ain't pretty.

Lammastide said:

Not the same thing.

SCNDLS said:

DD has my respect The scarring aspect has always made me leery of having it done too even though I probably need to.

sammij said:

Even when I lost weight my boobs stayed the same!

SCNDLS said:

No it's not pretty at all Guess I'm stuck with these D's

nurseV said:

Chile, it takes a village to raise these boobies but I loves 'em.