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Women with large, heavy breasts may suffer physical pain from the weight of their breasts and experience social uneasiness due to unwanted attention to their breast size. Breast reduction surgery may relieve much of the discomfort caused by oversized breasts.
Potential Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
Oversized, heavy breasts can cause physical pain and unhappiness with self-image. Because of this, many women turn to breast reduction as a remedy.
Relief from Physical Discomfort Associated with Heavy Breasts
Large, heavy breasts can cause strain on a woman's body. Especially in cases where a woman's breasts are disproportionately oversized compared to her frame, the extra weight of heavy breasts can adversely alter posture and lead to skeletal deformities. Also, due to the pull of oversized breasts, bra straps may produce painful indentations in a woman's shoulders and skin irritations. In addition to causing back, shoulder, and neck pain, the excess burden of heavy breasts may also lead to breathing problems and other serious health issues.
By reducing the weight of a woman's breasts and making them more proportionate to her frame, breast reduction surgery can provide a woman with a chance to correct her posture. The breast reduction surgery can also remove strain on the shoulders, back, and neck, reducing overall pain. For many women, these benefits greatly outweigh possible breast reduction surgery risks.
Increased Satisfaction with Appearance and Enhanced Confidence
In addition to seeking relief from the pain that heavy breasts cause, many women seek breast reduction surgery because they are uncomfortable with the unwanted attention that their breast size draws. This undue attention may cause a woman to become uncomfortable with her appearance.
Since many women feel judged by their breast size, oversized breasts may lead to an erosion of a woman's self-confidence. If a woman believes she is being stereotyped or pigeonholed because of large breasts, she may begin to question her true talents and abilities.
By reducing the appearance of attention-getting breasts, breast reduction surgery can help a woman regain her self-confidence and positive self-image.
Contact a Breast Reduction Surgeon for More Information
When seeking relief from heavy breasts, it is important to speak with a qualified cosmetic surgeon to learn more about the options available to you. Before deciding to have breast reduction surgery, it is important to have all of the facts. A breast reduction surgeon in your area can answer additional questions you may have about the procedure.



