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Breast Reductions
If you're considering breast reduction...
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of
medical problems caused by the excessive weight-from back and neck pain
and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems.
Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually
large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely
self-conscious.
Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is
designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue,
and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer.
It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding
the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts
in proportion with the rest of her body.
If you're considering breast reduction, this will give you a basic
understanding of the procedure- when it can help, how it's performed,
and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions,
since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to
ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don't
understand.
THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR BREAST REDUCTION
Breast reduction is usually performed for physical relief rather than
simply cosmetic improvement. Most women who have the surgery are
troubled by very large, sagging breasts that restrict their activities
and cause them physical discomfort.
In most cases, breast reduction isn't performed until a woman's breasts
are fully developed; however, it can be done earlier if large breasts
are causing serious physical discomfort. The best candidates are those
who are mature enough to fully understand the procedure and have
realistic expectations about the results. Breast reduction is not
recommended for women who intend to breast-feed.
More information can be obtained by visiting the source of this
information at: PlasticSurgery.org
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