According to the 2023 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, breast reductions increased by 7%, while breast implant removals rose by 9%. Notably, breast reductions among Gen Z patients between ages 20 to 29, grew by 10% since 2022.
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00:00Breast reduction surgeries are trending. TikTok and Instagram may also play a role in this.
00:05Let me explain. According to the 2023 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics Report,
00:11breast reductions increased by 7%, while breast implant removals rose by 9%.
00:16Notably, breast reductions among Gen Z patients between ages 20 to 29 grew by 10% since 2022.
00:23I'm two years post my reduction, so let me share what size I was before and what size I am
00:27now. I was probably a size double D, 34 double D, and now I would say I'm a large B small C.
00:34And personally, right now, two years later, I honestly feel my absolute best.
00:39Some argue that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have played a significant
00:44role in normalizing discussions about breast reduction procedures. In recent years, influencers,
00:49content creators, and users have openly documented their breast reduction surgery journeys. By doing
00:54so, they have helped challenge and shift the stigma surrounding these procedures.
00:58Many seek breast reductions for various reasons, including aesthetics, relief from back pain,
01:03and increased comfort often cited as key factors. While there are videos online highlighting the
01:08benefits of breast reduction procedures, there are also videos that discourage the surgery for
01:12various reasons. Don't get a breast reduction. Don't get a breast reduction. I'm telling you
01:18from someone who's had it, don't do it. I wish I had seen people saying this.
01:24Despite the rise in breast reduction surgeries, breast augmentation surgeries remain one of the
01:29top five plastic surgery procedures since 2006. Have you ever considered a breast reduction
01:34procedure? Let us know in the comments.