subject: Knowing When To Consider Breast Reduction [print this page] Breast reduction is something that some women should consider. Some women would probably laugh at someone for thinking their breasts are too large. Those with this problem however, probably look at it differently. Women can have several issues which come from having breasts that are larger than normal. Mobility, confidence, and pain are three issues that can come up.
Mobility is an issue if you have breasts that are oversized. Running is no problem for someone who wears a 34B, but for someone who wears a 40D, it is probably more difficult. The issue with some women who are large on top is that they are larger all over, and it causes them to also to have larger breasts. Being overweight in general can cause mobility problems. There are some women who carry quite a bit of their weight mainly on top and are smaller in other areas, and it can still be difficult to do activities that involve jumping and running.
Confidence is another issue that someone who has above average breasts needs to think about. It might not bother some women, while others might be very embarrassed because of the issue. They might feel self-conscious wearing certain clothing. They might even feel a little paranoid when around men, thinking that is all they are thinking. Low self- confidence could keep you from developing meaningful relationships and even from excelling on the job.
Another problem that can develop from having larger breasts is back or neck pain from the strain of holding your back straight. If you have this problem, then you should contact your doctor to see if he or she will refer you to a plastic surgeon. Because it is affecting you physically, it is possible that your insurance will cover it.
If you are struggling with any of these areas, you may want to begin researching plastic surgeons that do breast reduction. You should make sure that they have experience in this area and also are affordable. Your primary care physician should be able to help you to some degree with finding one that is reliable, but you will want to do some research on your own as well.
It is important to consider any side effects to having a breast reduction. If you plan on having children in the future and nursing, you should know that it can affect your ability to nurse, but it will not necessarily prevent it. It is also something to talk to your spouse about before making a decision. Even though he might not know exactly what you are going through, he should understand if you explain the pain you are in. Hopefully, in the end, your spouse will be supportive of your decision.
