The short answer to the common question, "Does a breast reduction include a lift?" is YES. A breast reduction does include a lift. However, you may still be wondering… what's the difference between these two procedures? So, let's break down the differences!
What is a breast reduction?
A breast reduction is a great procedure if you feel your breasts are too large and limit your physical activity or give you back, neck, or shoulder pain. To do this, your surgeon will remove your excess breast tissue and resize and reposition your areolas to match your desired size and profile. This procedure is ideal for patients wishing to reduce their bra cup size and achieve smaller breasts.
So, what's the difference between a breast lift and a breast reduction?
A breast lift does not change your cup size, while a breast reduction is actually removing excess tissue and reducing your cup size. When you undergo a breast reduction, you will simultaneously reduce your cup size while lifting your breasts!
You may be a candidate for a breast reduction IF…
You have large, heavy breasts and wish to have a smaller cup size
You experience neck and/or back pain, bra strap grooving, or rashes under the breasts
Your breasts limit your physical activity
You may not be a candidate for a breast reduction IF…
You are currently pregnant
You have a medical condition that will impair healing
You have a BMI above 40 (This may vary depending on the plastic surgery office you choose to go with)
You are a smoker and will not quit smoking for a required 6 weeks before and after surgery
What does a breast reduction before and after look like?
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most powerful and transformative procedures in plastic surgery. Not only does this procedure dramatically reduce and lift the breasts and restore a perky look, but it also relieves a substantial amount of pain patients typically suffer from such as back pain, bra strap grooving, rashes under the breasts, etc. Check out some of our plastic surgeons' work below to get an idea of what this procedure can truly do for patients:
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
By Dr. Harun Zekirovski
How long is breast reduction recovery?
Typically, breast reduction patients will need at least 1 week off from work and must avoid any cardio or lifting anything above 5lbs for about 4-6 weeks after surgery. However, it is important to follow the post-op recovery process provided to you by your plastic surgery team to ensure a safe and smooth recovery.
If you're interested in booking a consultation with one of our talented breast reduction plastic surgeons in Orlando, FL, we offer both virtual and in-person consultations where you will receive an evaluation, discuss your goals, ask any questions you may have, and then receive an exact quote along with financing information. To book your consultation, call us at (407) 377-5438 or fill out our online form here and a patient concierge will be in contact with you.
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