BreasT Reduction

Breast reduction, reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to help patients attain a breast sizet hat is more in proportion with their body.  Often, having large, pendulous breast can not only cause physical but also emotional distress to patients.  Large breasts can contribute to back and neck pain from the large wight of the breasts.  Furthermore, large breast can cause patients to limit their physical activity or be self conscious of their body.   Patients choosing to undergo breast reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons may cite any number of factors, including social stigmas and wardrobe concerns.

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Who is a candidate for a breast redution?

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• You are bothered by your breasts are too large

• You have breasts that limit your physical activity

• You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts

• You have shoulder indentations from your bra straps

• You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease