Breast Reduction

Large, heavy breasts can cause physical discomfort, bad posture, embarrassment and low self esteem. A breast reduction (mammaplasty) involves the removal of excess skin, and possibly results in smaller, lighter, firmer breasts. This can reduce the pressure on your back, neck and shoulders, often improve the symmetry of your breasts, and make it easier to exercise and find fashionable clothes that fit.

"I wonder why I waited so long for my breast reduction surgery. I feel like I've been given a new back, and new confidence. I'm a new woman thanks to my surgeon and staff at the Nuffield."

Nicola, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Reduction Mammaplasty (Breast Reduction)

The size of women's breasts may be determined by several factors, such as inherited genes, body weight and hormonal influences. They can, therefore, be a problem to some women early in adolescence or may not become uncomfortable until middle age following the menopause or the use of HRT. The problem of large breasts, however, may cause similar problems at all ages and these are chiefly backache, neck pain, grooves in the shoulders from bra straps, rashes under the breasts and the feeling of self consciousness. Because of the sexual nature of breasts the undue prominence may attract unwanted attention from the opposite sex, comments and sexual innuendoes. These can cause psychological distress to many women. One of the commonest complaints of women with large breasts is that it is very difficult to wear fashionable clothes and indulge in active sports, particularly in the summer months.

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