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Tens of thousands of breast reduction surgeries are performed in American each year. In fact, breast augmentation procedures make up the majority of invasive plastic surgery procedures—chemical peels and tissue fillers top the charts of non-invasive procedures. When a procedure is so common, it can give the illusion that it isn’t a big deal. But just because thousands of people have had breast reduction surgery doesn’t mean it isn’t a life-altering procedure that comes with risks, and side effects many people do not expect. It has its benefits, of course, too, like improved self-esteem and reduced spinal, neck and back discomfort. It’s just important to know everything if you plan on undergoing such a procedure. Here’s what nobody tells you about life after breast reduction surgery.
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You can look bigger
Proportionally speaking, you may have looked slimmer than you are, simply because your breasts were so large. Compared to your bust, your stomach may have looked small. Now that you don’t have large breasts, you don’t have a shield for your tummy and may find it sticks out a little more than you would like.
