How Huge Breasts Can Affect Quality of Life
As they say, bigger is not always better. While a lot of women dream of having bigger breasts, others hope to reduce their breast size. Here at K Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kayastha performs breast reduction in Albany to alleviate discomfort caused by large breasts and help women achieve their ideal body contour.
Why Do Women Receive Breast Reduction Surgery?
There are many reasons a woman may choose to have a breast reduction. She may simply dislike the look of her overly large breasts and want to decrease their size. There are also many health concerns that impact a woman’s decision to receive breast reduction. If you’ve been facing the following complications, you may want to consider breast reduction:
Back and Neck Pain
Women who have excess breast tissue tend to lean forward and hunch their shoulders because of the added weight on their chests. Initially, women do not feel the extra pressure on the spine and so carrying the extra weight turns into a habit. This gradually puts extra pressure on the spine, shoulders, and back muscles and can lead to serious back, neck, and shoulder pain that may require physical therapy or medical treatment for some women.
Skin Irritation
The extra weight carried in large breasts can also cause skin irritation underneath the breast folds or pain from breast straps that dig in. Since the bra is weighed down by large breasts, that turns into pressure that causes bra straps to dig in, leaving painful indentations in the skin. Rashes and skin infections can also develop in the breast folds since there is constant friction between the breasts and the upper abdomen.
Breathing Issues
Women with large breasts may experience breathing difficulties, especially when lying down. This is caused by the weight of the breasts and the pressure they put on the breasts. Breathing issues may also occur while undergoing strenuous activities like running.
Difficulty Exercising
Ladies with large breasts usually find it hard to engage in physical activities like long-distance walking and jogging. Even routine tasks are sometimes difficult to do since larger breasts move around and/or get in the way while cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, etc.
How is Breast Reduction Performed?
The breast reduction procedure is customized for each woman’s individual goals. The amount of breast tissue and excess skin that is removed can be altered, depending on how small you would like your breasts to be. Dr. Kayastha will make the incision in the breast crease or another area where the scar can easily be concealed. The remaining tissue and skin will be carefully repositioned to achieve a proportionate, natural contour.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are bothered by large breasts and want to deal with their effects on your health and life, request an appointment with Dr. Kayastha today by calling our office or filling out this online contact form. Dr. Kayastha is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Albany, NY, who will be happy to customize your procedure based on your individual needs and cosmetic goals.
Dr. Kayastha is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves Albany, NY and the entire Capital Region. Dr. Kayastha completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated with distinction in all subjects. He then attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. During his time in Buffalo he also completed a fellowship in surgical pathology at Roswell Park. Following medical school Dr. Kayastha gained a much sought after position in the Michigan State-Grand Rapids integrated plastic surgery residency. After finishing residency training Dr. Kayastha completed a one year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. To round out his training before starting private practice Dr. Kayastha spent an additional 6 months learning from some of the best cosmetic surgeons in San Francisco. Dr. Kayastha is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.