Can Liposuction Be Used To Reduce Excessively Large Breasts?

Although the movie and music industry seems to be fixated on a "bigger is better" idea when it comes to women's breasts, the truth is women with overly large breasts face a host of difficulties. Medical problems such as headaches, back and neck strain are common, and these women may have a difficult time getting mammograms and other tests performed. They may have balance and postural issues, and skin irritations or infections from strained bra straps and from the constant pressure of their breasts against their chests and against each other. In addition, they may attract a lot of unwanted attention when out in public, and they can have difficulty finding clothes to fit.

Some women suffering from these problems turn to liposuction for help. Although liposuction is only designed to remove a relatively small amount of fat, it can usually take enough to make a substantial difference in even very heavy-breasted women. In many cases, liposuction can remove as much as half of the fatty tissue in a woman's breasts. This is more than enough to reduce the physical strains and tension of excessively large breasts, and also diminishes the social problems as well.

Liposuction is generally considered a very safe procedure, but it is still a surgery, and some risks are inherent in the process. There is a very small risk of serious complications such as excessive bleeding, blood clots, or infection, and a somewhat higher risk of some minor cosmetic complications, such as scarring or drooping. Liposuction scars tend to be very small-usually less than a quarter-inch long-and in the case of breast reductions, they are usually fairly easy to hide in the armpit, or underneath the breast fold. Some drooping may occur, as the breasts have lost a good amount of volume, but if the woman in question is young and has good skin tone, the breasts may recover in time. If necessary, a skin-tightening procedure may be performed in conjunction with the liposuction in order to prevent excessive sagging.

If drooping is a concern, a woman can also choose to get her liposuction by the laser method. This technique works much the same as regular liposuction, but uses a medical-grade laser to melt the fat cells inside the boy before they are removed. Some people report that the lasers also have a tightening effect on the surrounding skin, which can help avoid wrinkles or drooping.