Women with large breasts all have them – shoulder dents from bra straps. Those dents accompanied by back, neck and shoulder pain may be indicative of problems being caused by the weight of the breasts. Overtime large breasts can affect posture and cause physical deformities, including a hunched back. The extra weight puts added strain on the back which could lead to serious and chronic back problems that may require surgical correction. Sometimes patients may even have inverted nipples which require surgical coore

Other problems associated with large breasts include shortness of breath, rashes and other skin irritations on the breasts, headaches and even low levels of physical activity. Very large breasts do limit physical activity. Because they tend to get in the way, performing even the simplest of tasks of daily life can be complicated. Work, exercise and playing with the children become difficult.

Plastic surgery to reduce the size of the breasts can lessen the strain of carrying that additional weight and make life easier. Results can be dramatic, not only in appearance but in physical ability as well. Pain in the back, neck and shoulders can also be greatly diminished, not to mention those unsightly shoulder dents, which may lessen over time.

Once the breast reduction procedure has been done, the body will start to correct itself. Muscle tone and strength may increase, and posture generally begins to improve within a fairly short period of time. Many patients also report being able to breathe easier and an increase in physical activity.

Another added benefit of breast reduction surgery is the decreased risk in breast cancer. Recent studies have suggested that breast reduction surgery may also reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by as much as 40%. These studies have also found that there was also a reduced risk of lung, cervical and digestive cancers in women who have had the procedure done.