Austin Breast Reduction

Breast size may be the greatest single biological variant among females. If breast volume continues to grow and exceeds a liter or so, it can pose health risks like back, neck and shoulder pain, breathing constraint and skin irritation. While oversized breasts are often correlated with general body weight, there are cases in which progressive breast hypertrophy occurs in individuals not considered to be obese. Along with physical hindrances, many women also have negative psychological issues that result from having overly large breasts. Self-esteem and one's own body image are equally important to an individual's overall well-being as physical issues.

Chronic Pain
Women with an oversized bust often experience chronic or long-lasting pain that negatively affects their overall quality of life. The weight of the breasts can cause pain in the neck, back and shoulders and sometimes even lead to headaches.

Nerve Issues
The large size and weight of a woman's bust may cause her to alter her posture with the shoulders rolled forward, which can put pressure on an area of the upper body known as the "thoracic outlet". If this occurs, a bundle of nerves and blood vessels can become compressed and cause discomfort and pain throughout the upper extremities.

Exercise Hindrance
Large, pendulous breasts can limit an individual's ability to lead an active lifestyle. Physical activities like yoga, golf, running and many others might be difficult for a large-breasted person to participate in. These physical hindrances along with the self-consciousness an individual might feel while doing them, prevent that person from enjoying the physical and mental benefits of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Skin Problems
Because it is difficult to keep the areas beneath oversized breasts dry, many women will develop yeast infections, skin rashes and other irritations. Whenever sweat cannot evaporate from these areas, because it is trapped by skin or tight fabric, the surface of the skin will heat up as a result and cause heat rash. Many women with over-developed breasts will also experience chafing on the sides of the breast due to spillage when the bra cup is too small. Other skin issues include stretch marks and deep grooves or indentions that occur as a result of bra strap pressure on the shoulders.

Psychological Health Issues
Having disproportionately sized breasts can cause one to suffer low self-esteem, negative body image and self-consciousness for a number of reasons. Having overly large breasts often affects clothing choices, especially if the individual is at a healthy weight but has very large breasts. Many of these women feel judged by the size of their breasts, which can attract unwanted attention, and this unfortunately can begin to lead to the erosion of her self-confidence. If a female believes she is being pigeonholed because of her large breasts, she may eventually begin questioning her true talents and abilities. Teenagers, both boys and girls, are especially vulnerable to teasing by their peers for having overdeveloped breasts and are more likely to suffer from feelings of not fitting in because their bodies don't look like the norm for their age.

Breast reduction surgery is a very effective method for addressing all of the above issues. Breast reduction surgery has allowed thousands of women throughout the country regain their lives back. Numerous studies show that social adaptation, body image and self-esteem all typically improve after the procedure. Breast reduction surgery is capable of alleviating a number of medical and psychological problems and will help create a more symmetrical and proportionate body contour.

Overdeveloped breasts aren't just a problem reserved for women, many men develop enlarged breast tissue due to weight problems or a condition known as Gynecomastia, in which breast tissue swells as a result of hormonal imbalances. For men, the stigmatization can be even worse, and the teasing they experience, particularly for adolescents, can be even more brutal. Luckily, surgical intervention can help males with this issue as well. Using a combination of lipoplasty and direct incision a smoother contour can easily be achieved.