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Breast Reduction
oo much of something is not necessarily a good thing. This is especially
true for women with large breasts. Carrying 4-8 pounds of extra weight all day can put a
real strain on the shoulders and neck.
Patients typically complain of bra strap scarring into the shoulders, upper back and neck pain, postural difficulties, chest wall and breast pain, and summertime skin irritation. With increasing age, neck and back arthritis will worsen. Finding clothes that fit is often a nightmare, and patients can forget about enjoying strenuous physical activities.
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The excessive weight of large breasts can cause physical symptoms such as back, neck, and shoulder pain; as well as skin rashes beneath the breasts. |
Following breast reduction, the size and weight of the breasts will no longer interfere with physical activity, and the breasts will be more proportional to the rest of the body. |
Surgical breast reduction is the only relief available to these women. Not only is the excess breast tissue removed, but the droopy breast is uplifted and returned to a more normal position.
This procedure takes 3-4 hours and needs to be done under general anesthesia in the hospital. Patients are usually discharged the next moring. Pain is usually less than expected, and most women can return to work in 7-10 days.