Breast Reduction

Women with large breasts often complain of physical symptoms due to the weight of their breasts. These symptoms include upper back pain, discomfort in the neck, shoulder pain due to pressure from the brassiere straps, and often, rashes that occur in the fold beneath the breasts. Women with large breasts often experience difficulty finding clothing that fits properly and their athletic activities are limited due to difficulty controlling the motion of the excessive breast tissue.

Women undergoing breast reduction are, in general, very pleased with the results, as it is effective not only in improving their body image but also relieves physical symptoms that may be more than bothersome. Many women often take this boost in their physical appearance as a stimulus to carry out more aggressive programs of weight loss and exercise. For some patients, reduction mammoplasty is covered by medical health insurance. However, if insurance coverage is denied or not available, this procedure can be accomplished in our operating center more cost effectively than at a hospital. Younger women will be pleased to know that in the majority of cases breast-feeding after the surgery is possible and nipple sensation is maintained.