Some women experience neck strain, headaches, aching shoulders, low back pain, chronic infections under the breast fold, and other problems associated with large breasts.
Whether you wish to alleviate those symptoms or reshape your breasts to make them more pleasing to you, breast reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, can help. In fact, breast reduction surgery has one of the highest rates of satisfaction of all cosmetic surgery procedures.
The procedure, which takes 3-4 hours, removes breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to create a breast size that is proportionate to your body, alleviating the symptoms that cause pain and discomfort. This procedure generally requires an overnight stay. It is likely that you will be given general anesthesia to put you to sleep during the procedure
Who is suitable for Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is meant for women who have large breasts and want to resolve issues such as:
Chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain that requires pain medications
Chronic rash or skin irritation under the breasts
Nerve pain
Restricted activity
Poor self-image related to large breasts
Difficulties fitting into bras and clothes
Breast reduction surgery generally isn’t recommended if you:
Are smoking
Have certain conditions such as diabetes or heart problems
Are very obese
Want to avoid scars on your breasts
