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Step 1
Schedule an appointment with your regular physician to talk about the possibility of breast reduction surgery. Have your regular physician perform a preliminary examination and refer you to a reputable plastic surgeon who specializes in reduction mammaplasty.
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Step 2
Talk to the specialist about your reasons for wanting to explore breast reduction surgery. Explain any physical complications you experience as the result of having large breasts, or let the specialist know that you intend for the procedure to be simply cosmetic. Keep in mind that you will have to show that the procedure is medically necessary in order for most insurance policies to cover the cost of the operation.
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Step 3
Ask the specialist which breast reduction surgical technique will work best in your specific case. In order to facilitate this, have an end breast size in mind. The three most commonly used breast reduction techniques are standard incision surgery, vertical incision surgery and scarless breast reduction surgery.
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Step 4
Understand the benefits and risks involved. Weigh them against one another before you make a final decision. While shoulder, skeletal and skin irritation can be reduced by reduction mammaplasty, breast sensitivity and milk-producing or breastfeeding complications can result in addition to possible cosmetic imperfections. Your doctor will be able to tell you more when you go in for your consultation.
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Step 5
Do some research beforehand. Learn all you can about the possible medical complications caused by extremely large breasts and the potential pitfalls involved with reduction mammaplasty. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' web page on breast reduction surgery contains a wealth of valuable information. See the Resources section below for a link.
