Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is the removal of excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to help you achieve a brease size that is proportionate to your body and to alleviate any discomfort associated with overly large breast size.
Some may assume that overly large breasts are a blessing but the strain it may have on your neck, back, and your clothes hems are no gift. The weight of excessively large breasts can impair your ability to lead an active life thus hindering your emotional and physical comfort.
If you’re wondering whether or not breast reduction is right for your body, use the following checkpoints below as a guideline.
Breast reduction surgery may be a good option if...
- You are physically fit
- You don’t smoke or abuse drugs
- You are emotionally bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large
- Your breasts limit your physical activity
- You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
- You have uncomfortable and frequent indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
- You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease
- Your breasts hang low and have stretched skin
- Your nipples rest below the breast crease when your breasts are unsupported
- You have enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin
Of course, when considering a surgery of this magnitude, it’s important to speak to an experience Jacksonville, Florida plastic surgeon, such as a member of the surgical team at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery. Schedule your free consultation today by contacting us at (904) 273-6200. We’ll review your personal needs and decide whether or not it’s best for you to proceed with breast reduction surgery or if there are other options available to you. We look forward to helping you improve your looks, your health, and your lifestyle.



















