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What are the benefits of getting a breast reduction?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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.

Answered 3/31/2015

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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.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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.

Answered 7/30/2017

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