Enjoy the Benefits of Breast Reduction: Finding Relief from Physical Discomfort

What do Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, and rapper Doja Cat all have in common — aside from being incredibly rich and wildly famous? They’re among the nearly 100,000 people each year who’ve undergone breast reduction surgery. While men can have the procedure too, the surgery is most common for women and involves removing excess fat, tissue, and skin to make their breasts more proportional to their bodies. 

For many, the decision to undergo breast reduction is deeply personal and rooted in a variety of factors including improved comfort, better health, or enhanced self-esteem.

Breast Reduction Surgery Offers Numerous Health Benefits

The physical difficulties of having large breasts are often overlooked, with little focus on the discomfort and challenges they can cause. For one, large breasts often cause significant pain and discomfort, leading to chronic pain in the neck, back, and shoulders, as well as poor posture. The pain can also be severe enough to require medication. Additionally, large breasts can also cause rashes in the fold beneath the breast, as well as tension headaches and numbness in the extremities. 

Breast reduction surgery can provide relief from these symptoms. By removing excess tissue and reshaping the breasts, a board-certified plastic surgeon, like the ones at Gallatin Valley Surgical Arts, can significantly reduce the weight in a woman’s breasts. This not only improves posture but also alleviates the strain caused by bra straps on the shoulders and neck.

But breast reduction surgery does more than just reduce physical pain and discomfort. It can also transform lives by making it easier to stay active and enjoy everyday activities.

Increased Mobility and Improved Physical Fitness

For women who enjoy working out, large breasts can present many challenges. High-impact activities can be very difficult due to unwanted movement of the breasts. Sports bras may minimize this movement but they rarely stop it completely. As a result, many women with large breasts are more inclined to avoid vigorous physical activities altogether. A 2019 study by the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport even concluded that women with large breasts were less inclined to participate in intense physical activity compared to women with small or medium-sized breasts. 

But by reducing excess weight at the chest, breast reduction surgery makes moving around more comfortable and easier. This, in turn, makes exercises like running, dancing, and aerobics far more enjoyable. In short, a reduced breast size can significantly enhance a woman’s ability to comfortably enjoy physical activity. 

And with this newfound comfort and freedom, women can have a totally new perspective on how they feel about themselves — but not just in a physical way. 

Boosted Self-Image

Having oversized breasts can sometimes lead to feelings of low self-esteem. For some women, the size of their chest may impact how they perceive their body, influencing their overall self-image. Additionally, the need to dress in larger clothes to feel more comfortable can affect how a woman feels about her appearance. This can ultimately impact her confidence and how she presents herself

Shopping for clothes can also be a pain. Each designer tailors their outfits differently, meaning women with larger breasts may have trouble finding clothing that fits right. Additionally, larger bras can be expensive. Breast reduction surgery can help women achieve a more balanced shape, enabling them to feel more confident and comfortable.

But the benefits don’t stop with an improved self-image. In fact, some women experience truly life-changing results after the procedure.

Better Quality of Life

Aside from better mobility and an improved self-image, breast reduction surgery also boasts an extremely high patient satisfaction rate, with over 90% of recipients stating they were happy with the results. In fact, according to both The PMFA Journal and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a frequent response amongst women who’ve had breast reduction surgery is that the procedure changed their lives and that they wish they had it done sooner.

For countless women, breast reduction surgery has improved their overall quality of life by giving them the freedom to feel more comfortable and happy in their own skin. And it goes without saying that when you feel good about yourself, just about anything is possible. So why not start living your best life today?
Are your large breasts causing you pain and discomfort? The expert surgeons at Gallatin Valley Surgical Arts are here to help! Reach out today and take the first step toward feeling your best self.