Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?:

One or more of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for breast reduction:

Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame

Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward

One breast is much larger than the other

Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts

Skin irritation beneath your breasts

Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps

Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts

Dissatisfaction or self-consciousness about the largeness of your breasts

Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. Nevertheless, many women decide to undergo breast reduction before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.