Breast enhancement for many of Dr. Brian Peterson’s patients doesn’t necessarily involve having implants, it can mean a reduction in size. The philosophy of “less is more” is one of the only solutions for women that suffer from the negative physical effects of overly large breasts. Many women seek breast reduction surgery (clinically known as reduction mammoplasties) at Dr. Peterson’s clinic in Kelowna, as the only solution to alleviate pains and other stresses that large breasts can have on their bodies.
There are a variety of physical effects that women with overly large breasts suffer from. Some may be simply small inconveniences whereas others may be having a considerably negative effect on the patient's life. Some of these effects include the following conditions:
- Back and neck pain
- Stress on the shoulders
- Headaches
- Strain on the chest wall
- Difficulty with sleeping
- Mobility issues (decreased ability in running/exercising)
As mentioned in the list, the strain that overly large breasts can have on a woman’s ability to exercise, commonly leads to greater medical problems like large weight gain. Women who suffer from the physical strains of large breasts commonly have sleep disturbances that further contribute to fatigue and inactivity.
Many prospective patients who consult with Kelowna plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Peterson have run the gamut of strategies to alleviate the negative effects of overly large breasts. Treatments like anti-inflammatory medications, heat packs and physical therapy are only temporary fixes and in a short period of time, they become ineffective. Even sports bras and weight loss don’t provide relief for women with overly large breasts. What’s happening essentially is that gravity causes breasts to become even longer and heavier as time goes by. This process eventually renders physical therapy and medications obsolete. Instead, a proven solution for a majority of patients is the plastic surgery procedure called reduction mammoplasty, or breast reduction.
Reduction mammoplasties are a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess breast fat, tissue and skin. The procedure not only results in a reduction in the size of the breasts, but also improves their shape and proportions to the rest of the body. Breast reduction has become a popular solution for women with overly large breasts, mainly because the results speak for themselves. Women who undergo reduction mammoplasties regain better posture, improved mobility and no longer have chronic back/shoulder/neck pains. No longer having to deal with the hindering physical effects of overly large breasts, patients can pursue healthier lifestyles, due to the increased ability for physical activity.
If you are suffering from physical ailments due to overly large breasts, contact Dr. Brian Peterson at his clinic in Kelowna today on (250) 868-9099 to discuss your options for breast reduction surgery.
