Finding the right course of treatment that meets your aesthetic goals can be challenging. Different procedures yield different results, so what works for one person may not work for you. As you research options to help you look and feel your best, you may be asking, “Can I have a breast reduction with implants?”
Getting these surgeries at the same time may be the best way to achieve the appearance you desire. At Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa, our board-certified plastic surgeons will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of each so you can choose the best treatment option for yourself and trust that you will love your results.
A good candidate for breast reduction with implants is a patient whose main goal is to improve the shape of their breasts. Most commonly, they want to remove excess tissue from the bottom or sides of the breast, and add volume to the upper pole of the breasts.
If a patient’s main goal is to make their breasts smaller to reduce back and neck pain, then placing an implant may be counter-productive since that will add weight. For those patients, a breast reduction alone may be more appropriate.
Our goal is to help you look the way you want so you can feel more self-confident, and reducing your breast size might help you achieve this. If some aspect of your appearance is causing you concern, our surgeons can help you find a solution that meets your goals.
If you decide to pursue a breast reduction, you understand that the procedure will alter your breasts’ shape, so getting implants simultaneously can give you more control over your final appearance.
Combining these procedures also saves you time, as you only undergo surgery once. This helps reduce the risk of complications.
There are some reasons you may not want to get implants at the same time as you reduce your breast size. Combining these procedures can lengthen your recovery time and yield less pronounced results.
During a breast reduction, your surgeon removes a significant amount of fat, breast tissue, and skin from your chest to reduce its size, which may be a lot for your body to recover from. Inserting implants will stretch your skin as well as add weight and volume to your breasts, which may slow down the healing process.
Separating the surgeries also gives you more control over your results. Once you recover from your breast reduction, your surgeon can better manipulate your breasts’ size and shape to match your vision.
If you are still wondering, “Can I have a breast reduction with implants?” our team at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Med Spa is available to answer your questions. We can help you understand the benefits and potential disadvantages of combining these procedures so you can make an informed choice about your surgical plan. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
