Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
When people think of breast augmentation, they usually think about getting breast implants to increase their breast size. Face it, in America large breast are popular. This is obvious by the recent statistics released from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that shows a documented 311,957 breast augmentation surgeries were performed across America in 2009.
But breast augmentation, also known as breast enhancement or enlargement and medically known as augmentation mammoplasty; isn’t the only breast surgery procedure that is popular.
Breast reduction surgery is quickly gaining popularity across the country and the benefits of breast reduction surgery are many.
Breast Reduction in the News
Statistics from the ASAPS shows that there were 113,511 breast reduction surgeries performed last year, making breast reduction one of the top 5 most popular plastic surgery procedures for women.
In fact, breast reduction surgery has made the news recently with the decision of tennis star Simona Halep deciding to reduce her breasts from a natural 34DD to a smaller 34C, two full cup sizes smaller.
Simona Halep’s choice to reduce her breast size was based off of the discomfort she felt in her shoulders and back on a daily basis from the extra weight that her large breasts put on her upper body. Simona also felt that they hindered her performance on the the tennis court by slowing her down and getting in the way of her swing.
Sadly her decision was greeted with disapproval from her largely male fan base but she feels the procedure was necessary to improve her health and stay on top of her game.
Benefits of Breast Reduction
The most common reason women undergo breast reduction surgery is to reduce the extra strain large breast place on the upper body. Women with overly large or sagging breasts often complain of neck, back and shoulder pain. Some feel self conscious of the attention that their breasts bring while others have trouble with daily activities such as exercising or even finding clothing that fits properly. Another common reason for this procedure is when one breast is larger then the other, creating a significant asymmetry.
The good news is, all of these issues can easily be corrected with breast reduction surgery. And, depending on individual circumstances, breast reduction surgery may even be covered by your health insurance provider.
Of all the plastic surgery procedures that are available, breast reduction ranks as one of the highest in patient satisfaction, and for many, the psychological benefit alone is well worth it.
Remember when deciding to go under any type of plastic surgery procedure, do it for the right reasons, always do your research and be sure to choose a board certified plastic surgeon.
