Breast reduction is available for women who would like to have smaller breasts. You may find that your breasts are too big.
This could be for reasons of body image perhaps if you have a slight or slim figure which is out of keeping with the size of the breasts. Regardless of your overall body shape, large and heavy breasts can cause pains around the neck and shoulders, affect posture or cause rubbing and discomfort from bra straps. The breast crease can be sweaty and even develop rashes or sores. Sometimes it can be helpful for matching breasts which are very different in size.
If you are sporty you may find that a big bust interferes with your activities. From time to time women have jobs or pastimes which may be difficult due to physical requirements or special clothing. Other patients find that large breasts are a source of unwanted attention and comment. All of these problems can be successfully addressed by breast reduction; women have high rates of satisfaction following breast reduction surgery and this is supported by medical research into quality of life after this procedure.
How is the surgery done?
Breast reduction removes skin and breast tissue usually from the underneath and sides of the breast and reshapes the remaining breast tissue to give natural and more youthful appearance. This is carefully measured and planned at your consultation and again immediately prior to surgery. The remaining skin and tissue is reshaped around the nipple and the resulting breast is smaller, lighter and uplifted.
