The Most Important Physical Signs That You May Need A Breast Reduction

The first sign that you might want to consider surgery as a possibility is if you have extremely and abnormally large breasts. Having excessively large boobs makes your body disproportioned. With disproportionately large breasts, you might feel as if you are constantly being weighed down. Not only can the extra weight be exhausting, but it can result in negative long-term effects for the rest of your body from trying to make up for their excessive size and imbalance.

You might need to consider a reduction if the size of your breasts affects your body posture. Poor posture often signals that your boobs might be too large for your body. An easy way to check whether your breast size is related to your poor posture can be to look at your nipples and areolas - if they tend to point downward, rather than forward, then that may be a signal that you need a breast reduction. Poor posture is strongly correlated to many health and even psychological issues.

Another sign that you should look into a reduction is if you usually have an extremely difficult time finding bras and clothing that fit properly. Finding a comfortable bra is difficult enough, let alone finding a bra that fits and provides enough support. If your bra has a tendency to cause marks on your shoulders, your bra might be too small. It is important that your bra has the proper cup size because wearing bras that are too small sometimes worsens problems related to your breast size. For most women with large breasts, a good everyday bra and a good sports bra are hard to come by and very expensive.

Large breasts frequently get in the way of exercise. They can block your movements, slow you down, or bounce so much that they cause you excruciating pain. Most people don’t enjoy standing or sitting up straight for long periods of time. Having large breasts can make this even more difficult and painful as gravity pulls you down in the front.

Many large bra sizes have wide straps to increase their support for heavier breasts. Unfortunately, overburdened bra straps can leave permanent grooves in your shoulders from supporting overly large breasts. Constant friction is not good for the skin. The area beneath your breasts may be rubbed raw or develop rashes due to skin chafing.

Having abnormally large breasts can make you feel unhappy with your body. Body dissatisfaction can negatively affect many aspects of your life and diminish your self-confidence. Large breasts may also cause your body to look out of proportion.

Lastly, and most importantly, the major sign that you need breast reduction surgery  is if you suffer from constant back pain, neck pain, head and shoulder pain. You may be suffering from chronic pain due to all the pressure and weight of oversized breasts. This sign is usually accepted as the number one indication that you may need a reduction. So, if you experience a lot of unwarranted back, neck, and shoulder pain, you should consider breast reduction surgery as these pains will most likely worsen with time.

Breast reduction surgery eliminates excess breast tissue to create smaller breasts. Patients who undergo breast reduction are usually highly satisfied with the results. You can change your life and  your body shape with breast reduction surgery. If you feel you have any one or more of these uncomfortable signs, it may be time to consider a breast reduction, please contact us for doctors you can trust.