What you need to know about breast reduction

Breast reduction is a form of plastic surgery that makes your breast smaller by removing excess skin and tissue. Many women will consider breast reduction to improve self-confidence or improve appearance.

Women who suffer physically or psychologically from large breasts often benefit from breast reduction surgery. The procedure can relief of back and neck pain from weight of overly large breasts. Breast reduction surgery can also be performed on the woman who has congenital absence of one breast or one breast considerably smaller than the other. Breast reduction may also be helpful for large-breasted women who face mastectomy on one side.

The surgical procedure involves elevation of the nipple, resection of glandular tissue, and skin removal. No operations are without problems and complications, and breast reduction is no exception. Women who have had breast reduction surgery can have problems with breast-feeding. If you consider breast reduction surgery, you should discuss the other complications with your cosmetic surgeon.

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