I’m Embarrassed About My Large Breasts

Large breasts — medically referred to as macromastia or gigantomastia — can cause issues like chronic neck or back pain, shoulder pain, chest wall pain, headaches, poor posture, and shortness of breath. It can even lead to obesity due to low exercise tolerance. 

In addition to numerous health problems, large breasts can also be detrimental to your self-confidence. Sometimes, you can’t find clothing that fits correctly and feel uncomfortable in your skin. 

Breast reduction surgery is a popular and highly effective method for reducing breast size and boosting self-confidence while also eliminating other health issues. 

At Ayewah Aesthetics, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Martha Ayewah, DO, and the rest of our team offer breast reduction surgery to help you feel your best. Here’s what to expect when you see us for this procedure.

Explaining breast reduction surgery

Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that involves cutting into your skin to reduce both the size and weight of your breasts. This cosmetic surgery also includes lifting your nipple and breast higher onto your chest to not only make your breasts more shapely but also minimize sagging. 

You can typically qualify for medical insurance coverage for this surgery if you suffer from numerous symptoms of large breasts, such as frequent headaches, constant back pain, skin infections under your breasts, or nerve problems that cause tingling or numbness in your arms and hands. 

It’s vital to sit down and have a thorough discussion with Dr. Ayewah and our team before you get breast reduction surgery so you can talk about your goals. You may want to put off surgery if you plan on getting pregnant since this procedure can affect your ability to breastfeed.

How to prepare for breast reduction surgery

The whole process begins with the initial consultation, which is where we review your medical history, including going over family history, allergies, current medications, past breast biopsies, past pregnancies, and experiences with lactation. 

A few weeks before your surgery, avoid smoking and eat a well-balanced meal to ensure proper healing. 

Breast reduction surgery recovery may take a while, so make sure to block off at least a week — if not two weeks — from work or school to give yourself time to rest and heal.

You also want to prepare a recovery area in your home. Be sure you have plenty of pain-relieving medication like acetaminophen, gauze, loose clothing, surgical bras, and any antibiotic ointments or creams.

What is breast reduction surgery like?

When it’s time for the actual procedure, Dr. Ayewah starts by placing an incision around your nipple and then cuts downward in a keyhole shape. Then, she removes the extra fat, skin, and tissue before repositioning your nipple and closing the incisions.

The whole surgery takes about 3-5 hours. 

Don’t let large breasts keep you from living your life to the fullest. Schedule a breast reduction surgery consultation by calling our office in the Midwest area of Manhattan in New York City, New York, or using our online booking feature.