Indications for breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is for women who have large breasts and want to resolve one or more of the following associated problems:
• Chronic back, neck and shoulder pain
• Poor posture
• Skin rash under the breasts
• Deep grooves in the shoulders from bra strap pressure
• Restricted levels of activity
• Low self-esteem
• Difficulty wearing or fitting into certain bras and clothing
You can have breast reduction surgery at any age, but it's generally advisable to wait until you're at least age 20, by which time your breasts are likely to be fully developed. However, sometimes surgery is performed in teens who suffer significant emotional and psychological effects of having too-large breasts.
If you want children, consider postponing breast reduction surgery until you've had them. Changes to breast tissue during pregnancy could alter your surgical results. Also, after the surgery, breast-feeding may be difficult. |