How can breast-reduction plastic surgery improve your quality of life?

If you have overdeveloped breasts, you would already be familiar with all the issues they cause. Heavy breasts can significantly affect every aspect of your life and deteriorate your quality of life. Large breasts often lead to many chronic pains in the back, neck, head and even lead to spinal issues. In fact, many women need to take medications to deal with the pain. However, taking painkillers is only a temporary solution. If your breasts are creating problems for you when performing simple day-to-day tasks, you may benefit from a mammoplasty or breast reduction plastic surgery. Breast reduction is a surgical procedure designed to reduce women’s cup size, remove fatty tissues and reconstruct breasts for enhancing their aesthetic appeal. Thus, some women may opt for breast reduction for cosmetic reasons to get rid of saggy breasts and achieve better proportionate and firm-looking breasts. However, if your large breasts have been causing you extreme discomfort, you may consult with a plastic surgeon in NJ for breast reduction. Breast reduction may benefit you and improve your quality of life in the following ways: Relieve chronic pain Large breasts usually cause unnecessary heaviness, which may put increased strain on your back, neck, and spine. However, you may feel much lighter after the breast reduction, which may ease your mild to severe body pains. Improved posture and breathing Heavy breasts also affect the posture as the bigger breast size may make it challenging to keep your spine straight. In addition, with the heavy pressure on your ribcage, your diaphragm may not have enough space to expand, creating breathing difficulties you may not even have noticed. However, after the mammoplasty, you can notice improvements in your posture and breathing. Reduce the risk of rash or infection under the breasts Many women may also experience recurring rash or infections under the breasts due to sweat and irritation with heavier breasts. However, when the breasts become well proportioned and excessive fat has been removed, your breasts will have more room to breathe and less risk of breast rashes and infection. Improved ability to partake in physical activities Women with big breasts usually struggle with physical activities due to the disproportionate breasts and weight of the breasts. But after breast reduction, better-proportioned breasts can be well-supported with the right bra and improve their ability to move and participate in physical activities. Improved self-esteem Many women also feel self-conscious and have low self-esteem due to their noticeably huge breast size. In that case, undergoing breast reduction plastic surgery could make you feel more comfortable with your body, leading to more confidence and improved self-esteem. Many people report feeling more empowered after gaining confidence following breast reduction. If you feel that your breast size is impacting your quality of life and want to get a breast reduction, schedule a consultation with our experienced plastic surgeons in NJ today!