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Breast Reduction

If you are a woman with overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery can be a tremendously life-enhancing procedure. Having the breast reduction procedure will give you far more than just smaller, firmer breasts. You'll also get significant relief from many physical and emotional discomforts, a new sense of freedom in your exercise and physical activity, and the ability to wear a greater variety of clothing styles. In fact, of all the procedures that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction.

Breast Reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body. In addition, the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced and repositioned as well.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have any of the following conditions:

* Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breast
* Heavy, sagging breasts with very low nipples and areolas
* Breast that are too large in proportion to your body frame
* Skin irritation beneath the breasts
* Indentations in your shoulders caused by tight bra straps
* Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts
* Feeling of self-consciousness about the size of your breast
* One breast that is much larger than the other

 

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