What are the benefits of getting a breast reduction?

Question

Should i be concerned of getting hard breasts from a breast reduction?

Answer 1

Reduced symptoms: Large breasts get in the way and may cause discomfort. Lower neck, upper back, shoulder and breast pain are often significantly reduced or eliminated with breast reduction. Shoulder rutting from bra straps and under breast rashes are also eliminated. Breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of breast cancer. Clothes fit better, exercise is easier and women feel better about themselves.

Answer 2

Many.: Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Benefits include potential reduction of neck, back, shoulder discomfort, improvement in posture, reducing bra strap grooving, improving rashes/skin breakdown, improvement in the ability to exercise and performance of activities of daily living. Of course, potential risk/complications should also be considered.

Answer 3

Multiple benefits: 1. Smaller, lighter, uplifted breasts. 2.. Better posture 3. Less shoulder strap grooving 4.. Easier to exercise. 5. Easier to buy clothes that fit. 6. Often less back & neck pain. 7. Less self-conscious about appearance.

Answer 4

Most typically...: Breast reduction eases back/neck/shoulder pain, can relieve breast pain, and can improve body image issues by making clothes fit better and making exercise easier. Most breast reduction patients are extremely happy and wish they'd have done it sooner. It is, in many cases, considered reconstructive surgery and is often covered by medical insurance.

Answer 5

A relief: I the patient who has large , heavy breasts that are causing symptoms, breast reduction will offer relief if your complaints are related to the breasts. This is not a "cosmetic procedure" and has substantial scarring.

Answer 6

Relief: Most patients who opt for breast reduction do so due to pain in the neck, shoulders and back regions. The pain relief from this surgery is usually immediate in spite of the scars and pain from surgical incisions that have been created. This procedure has a very high patient satisfaction rating.

Answer 7

Pleasing.: Breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed. During this operation, “excess” breast tissue and skin is removed. The breasts themselves are lifted on the chest wall. This operation tends to help patients with neck, back, shoulder discomfort and may help patients with posture as well. Of course, potential risks should also be considered. Best wishes.

Answer 8

Good: A breast reduction will not only reduce the breasts, but also lift them. It's is done through a series of incisions that are shaped like a lollipop or an anchor depending upon how much needs to be removed.

Answer 9

Breast Reduction: The benefits of breast reduction include an improvement in back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, and rashes from moisture between the hanging breast and upper abdomen. Most women find exercise much more comfortable and enjoy not having to shop for customized bras.

Answer 10

Immediate benefits: Most women are extremely satisfied with their breast reduction results as the weight of their formerly heavy breasts is literally lifted off of their shoulders. Back and neck pain, sweating and rashes under the breasts are gone. Women can wear clothing that now matches the tops to the bottoms. Exercise is much more comfortable as well. Biggest lament- "should have done it sooner"!

Answer 11

Many: Breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed. During this operation, “excess” breast tissue and skin is removed. The breasts themselves are lifted on the chest wall. This operation tends to help patients with neck, back, shoulder discomfort and may help patients with posture as well. Best wishes.

Answer 12

Many: Most woman who seek a reduction in their breast size also wish an improvement in the shape of the breast and position of the nipple/ areolae. Typically, back, neck, shoulder and breast pain limit activities and require wearing strong sports bras or two bras. After surgery, many of the discomforts are alleviated and the selection of clothing is markedly enhanced.

Answer 13

Benefits : Many are the advantages and benefits of breast reduction. Most if not all of the concerns are usually addressed such as back and shoulder pain, shoulder grooving, rash under the breast, inability to exercise., etc.

Answer 14

Many: Breast reduction surgery had a very high patient satisfaction rate, symptoms of neck psi, back pain, shoulder strap grooving and rashes beneath the breasts are typically helped with this procedure.

Answer 15

Multiple benefits: 1. Smaller, lighter, uplifted breasts. 2.. Better posture 3. Less shoulder strap grooving 4.. Easier to exercise. 5. Easier to buy clothes that fit. 6. Often less back & neck pain. 7. Less self-conscious about appearance.

Answer 16

Hello, with the removal of excess fat, tissue, and skin from the breasts, many patients are able to achieve a more well-proportioned body. Often, breast reduction is also performed to alleviate the physical discomfort and emotional difficulties caused by large breasts allowing women to feel more confident about their physical appearance.

Answer 17

See plastic surgeon: Certified by the american board of plastic surgery. Breast reduction is most often done for the symptoms caused by the weight of large breasts: neck and upper back pain, grooving of the shoulders from bra straps, and repeated skin irritation in the folds under the breasts. I have done reductions on 15 year-olds with severe neck and back pain...This is rare but it does occur.

Answer 18

No age limit: Although we usually like to wait until the breasts have finished maturing before performing any surgery on them, a small percentage of adolescent girls can have a significant increase in their breast size that can cause neck and back pain. These patients are candidates for a breast reduction.

Answer 19

Does'nt DependOn Age: I have done breast reductions from age fourteen upto seventyone. On teenagers, though my main criteria is no change in bra cup size over 6 to 12 months - I have on rare occasions done breast reductions from age fourteen, because they were so large with enormous back and neck pains.

Answer 20

Almost All: Breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations plastic surgeons perform. Teenagers who suffer from juvenile breast hypertrophy may be good candidates for the procedure. Otherwise, assuming overall good health, patients of all ages are potentially good candidates.

Answer 21

Breast Reduction: Breast reduction can be considered for quality of life as well as for cosmetic reasons. Quality of life indications include chronic back or shoulder pain. Sometimes this is covered by insurance. A cosmetic indication may simply be the desire to have breast volume that is more proportional to your body size.

Answer 22

Complex decision: The decision to undergo breast reduction is usually based on a desire to reduce the symptoms of large breasts which include back/shoulder pain or numbness, intertrigo erythema, yeast infections, or any symptoms related to the large size of the breasts. On passion this may be performed on a more elective basis for cosmetic concerns.

Answer 23

Depends: Not sure about the details behind your question, but see a plastic surgeon to determine the proper timing.

Answer 24

Consult with a: Breast surgeon, general surgeon or a plastic surgeon.

Answer 25

See Plastic surgeon: Consult with a plastic surgeon as they are trained, qualified and experienced in performing this procedure.

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