According to new research presented at an American Society of Plastic Surgeons conference, women who have breast reduction surgery may be at a decreased risk for spine and other back disorders. Macromastia, overly large breasts, can cause a variety of medical problems: significant shoulder pain, back pain, and curvature of the spine. Many of my patients who are candidates for breast reduction have suffered with bad posture and deep shoulder grooves caused by bra straps. In this study, women who had mammoplasty, breast reduction, experienced decreased stress in their lower back while performing a physical activity. The women also reported dramatic improvements in their ability to move. My patients have reported similar experiences after breast reduction surgery.

Large breasts can cause more than just a body-image problem; they can literally restrict your lifestyle, impairing a person’s ability to lead an active life. Procedures such as a breast reduction can drastically boost confidence and improve well-being. And today these procedures require less downtime and smaller scars. I have developed a number of breast reduction procedures to reshape breasts and improve self-image. I perform breast reduction as an outpatient procedure in my fully accredited operating room where patients have sedation so there is no need for general anesthesia. Small incision surgery and scarless breast reduction mean quicker recovery and virtually no scarring. I use these techniques to surgically remove excess breast tissue while providing a pleasing breast contour and shape. Click here to see before and after photos of my patients who have had breast reduction procedures.