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Women who have extremely large breasts characteristically suffer from a spectrum of problems, which they may not relate directly to the size of their breasts. This includes back pain, neck pain, shoulder strap pain, headaches, intermittent numbness and tingling of the hands, and breast pain if they go without a bra. Where the breasts rub against the chest wall skin they may also develop a rash. These patients are predictably very uncomfortable. Their large breasts get in the way of many physical activities, which other people are able to engage in, such as golf, tennis, running, etc.. They may even find them a social determent, attracting an unwanted degree of attention. Extremely large breasts can be a logistical problem in crowds, around other people, and in the workplace, as they can be bumping into other people, and hence become an embarrassment to their posssessor. Most women with enormously large breasts have been large since their teenage years; however in some instances the breasts enlarge after childbearing and nursing. In virtually all such cases the physical spectrum of discomfort is similar. Breast reductin surgery is the reliable solution for alleviation of the symptoms of pain and discomfort caused by large breasts.  The surgeon must use the utmost care and surgical artistry to recreate a breast of normal size and ideal anatomic design. While there are a number of operations available for breast reduction, some of these operations fall short of achieving the ideal result, this can lead to patient disappointment. Correction of the less than desirable result can be difficult. When you cone in for your consultation a thorough review will be made of anatomic design, and how your operation will be planned out to provide you the best possible appearance. In addition to the alleviation of symptoms we want you to look like a woman, with better appearing breasts than you had before. The alternative methods for breast reduction will be reviewed together with the pros and cons of each. Preservation of nipple sensation is of paramount importance, and this will also be discussed with you. A patient should expect to take at least two weeks off of work for recuperation, afterwhich most duties can be resumed. Methods for reducing scarring and prevention of scar spreading will be emphasized.        |
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