Very large, heavy breasts are a problem in more ways than one. The sheer weight of the breasts can give you neck pain, upper back pain as you try to balance your body by straining against the weight.

Large breasts can be difficult to look after and rashes or even fungal infections under the overhanging skin can be problematic. Large breasts can stop you from being physically active as they are uncomfortable during running and exercise. Choosing clothes and even fitting bras can turn into a frustrating exercise as something is always out of proportion.

Breast reduction surgery affords an almost instantaneous solution to many of these problems. A reduction on size from, say “E” cup to a “C” cup brings the chest size into proportion with the rest of the body. Neck pain disappears almost overnight. Rashes and skin infections become uncommon. Physical activity is no longer painful and embarrassing.

Breast reduction surgery is an operation with one of the highest rates of satisfaction of all plastic surgery procedures. “I wish I had this done years ago..” is a very common response. The procedure can be safely performed at all ages, however young women need to be aware of the effects of this procedure on breast-feeding.

Male Breasts -?Gyneocamastia?
Fortunately, correction of male breasts is relatively straightforward and very successful. The exact method of correction depends on the age of the sufferer, the volume of tissue that needs to be reduced and also the predominant tissue within the breast. In young men, firm, dense tissue tends to predominate and the breasts may need a combination of liposculpture and tissue excision. Later in life, the prominent breasts tend to be mainly composed of fatty tissue and liposculpture may be sufficient to correct the problem. If there is excess of skin as well as breast tissue, open surgery may be required.