Excessive Breast Size

Excessive breast size can be a serious source of discomfort. Breast reduction surgery can help relieve many of the painful physical symptoms.

If you are uncertain as to whether this issue is a problem for you, ask yourself the following questions:

Do you have "unexplained" pain in your back, neck, and/or your shoulders?
Do you have deep lines in the place where your brassiere straps are?
Are you experiencing irritation of the skin under your breasts?
Is your physical activity hampered because of your breast size?

These are just several of the symptoms which may indicate that you are experiencing difficulties which may be caused by excessive breast size. The physical pain you feel may also be worsened by psychological issues, which may include personal dissatisfaction with and self-consciousness about your breast size.

Breast reduction surgery will change both the size and the position of your breasts, so that after surgery, your breasts will be more in proportion to the rest of your body. Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but most surgeons usually prefer to wait until breast development is complete. Because pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing will affect your breasts, the decision to have surgery before or after you have children is a very personal one. The ability to nurse after reduction surgery is unpredictable. If you are of childbearing age, this issue should be discussed with your surgeon.

As with all surgery, there are risks and there is a healing period. Most insurance companies do provide coverage for breast reduction surgery which is medically necessitated.

If you are concerned about excessively large breasts, a consultation with a plastic surgeon would be advisable. In speaking with Dr. Hagerty, you may find that you are an appropriate candidate for breast reduction surgery.