For those who aren't blessed with an ample bosom, the very idea of breast reduction surgery sounds crazy.
You've probably had a friend respond to your complaints with, "I'll take them, if you don't want them".
But, you know that if you really did trade with her, she'd realize that being big-chested isn't as fabulous as she thought it would be.
There are a lot of motivating factors in reducing bust size - some are purely cosmetic, but there are also very real health reasons.
- Medical Reasons for Breast Reduction Back problems are a common complaint from women with large breasts, particularly if the body frame is not in proportion to the chest size.
Imagine trying to hold your body upright all day long with twenty pounds hanging off the front and throwing you off balance.
It is very stressful to the entire lower and middle back.
Neck problems are also associated with a large chest.
Again, you have this weight pulling down on your upper back, shoulders and neck.
This can lead to strained muscles and chronic headaches.
Another health issue is the inability to perform activities.
A large chest makes it more difficult to do certaing types of exercise, particularly cardio.
So, you may be more inclined to lead a sedentary life which isn't good for your cardiovascular health or for weight management.
Imagine trying to jog with DDs in front of you.
Not even an industrial strength jog bra could completely hold them still! Finally, there are also psychological health reasons.
Large breasts are hard to miss and if you have them, you are probably familiar with the stares, the leers and the assumptions people make about your character.
They can wreak havoc on your self-esteem and keep you at home instead of socializing and enjoying life.
- Cosmetic Reasons for Breast Reduction A common cosmetic reason for the procedure is asymmetry.
It is common for one breast to be a little larger than the other, but sometimes is very noticeable.
This procedure is used if there is a significant difference in the sizes.
It is also used to achieve the same shape.
The sheer size is another cosmetic reason.
You may not be comfortable with how you look in your clothes or you can't wear the clothes you want.
You avoid the latest styles and tank tops because they just amplify the size of your chest.
Overall, you feel uncomfortable in your clothes and tend to wear baggier tops to try and camouflage them.
Finally, gravity is not your friend.
Very large breasts fall prey to sagging much sooner than smaller ones.
The fat and tissue weigh them down and stretch out the skin.
This can also leave stretch marks on your chest.
If this has already happened, you will likely need a reduction as well as a lift to correct the effects of gravity.
Whatever reason is motivating you to seek breast reduction surgery, make sure you research your plastic surgeon.
Verify that he is a board certified and licensed plastic surgeon and find out what kind of experience he has with this particular procedure.
Go in to your consultation with a clear idea of what you want and you can decide together how to achieve it.
You don't have to let large breasts hinder your life.