Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction
Oversized, heavy breasts can be extremely uncomfortable and even painful at times. They may make it difficult to move around, exercise and wear certain types of clothing. They can also take a toll on self-esteem and confidence. Dr. Adrian Sjarif offers breast reduction in Wollongong and Bowral to resize heavy, pendulous breasts for improved personal comfort and better confidence.
What are the Benefits of Breast Reduction?
You may benefit from breast reduction if oversized breasts cause you to experience any of the following:
- Back, shoulder or neck pain
- Posture problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Grooves on your shoulders from your bra straps digging into the skin
- Chafing, rashes or infections under your breasts
- Difficulty staying active and exercising
- Social anxiety or low self-esteem
Breast reduction will resize your breasts so they are in better proportion with your body frame. After breast reduction, your breasts will not only look more balanced, but also feel lighter and allow you to live the active, healthy lifestyle you want.
Breast reduction is one of the few plastic surgery procedures performed for medical and health reasons. Resizing excessively large, heavy breasts results in smaller, lighter and more proportional breasts. The procedure has one of the highest satisfaction ratings of all cosmetic procedures.
Of course, to enjoy the many benefits of breast reduction, you must find an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Adrian Sjarif to perform the procedure. If you are seeking breast reduction in Wollongong or Bowral and the nearby areas, Dr. Sjarif is happy to discuss the many benefits of breast reduction during a one-on-one surgical consultation.
One of the most immediate and obvious benefits of breast reduction is it relieves the physical discomfort associated with oversized breasts. The surgery can improve or even eliminate chronic back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight and mass of large, pendulous breasts.
Breast reduction can also improve other problems associated with excessively large breasts, including breathing problems and poor posture. You might find you are able to breathe easier and assume a more upright posture with smaller, lighter breasts.
Large, heavy breasts can cause grooves to appear on your shoulders from where your bra straps dig into the skin. Breast reduction removes a substantial amount of tissue and skin to lighten the breasts and eliminate the shoulder grooves.
It can be difficult to keep the skin under your large breasts clean and dry; as a result, you might be prone to irritation, rashes and even infection. Breast reduction can help to reduce or resolve these occurrences for improved personal comfort.
Reducing and resizing the breasts can also create better body proportions. If you look top heavy, breast reduction can help you enjoy a more balanced and proportional appearance.
You have probably discovered that your large bust makes it nearly impossible to exercise, play sports and engage in other physical activities. Breast reduction brings the breasts down to a more comfortable size, making it easier to do something as simple as go for a jog or a swim.
Dressing an excessively large chest can be difficult, but reducing the breasts can make it easier to shop for bras, blouses and bathing suits.
Unfortunately, you might receive a lot of unwanted attention because of the size of your breasts. Depending on your age and stage of life, you might even be subject to teasing or bullying at school. You may prefer to dress in baggy, shapeless clothing to avoid attracting attention or stares because of your breasts.
Resizing the breasts can help you avoid this unwanted attention and feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Breast reduction may even help you avoid bullying and the emotional trauma that can accompany it.
If you would like more information about the benefits of breast reduction, Wollongong and Bowral plastic surgeon Adrian Sjarif welcomes you to schedule a consultation with him. Please call one of our offices today to plan your visit.
Breast reduction provides significant relief from the physical and psychological burdens caused by oversized, heavy breasts. If your breasts are too heavy for your frame or so large that they impact your day-to-day activities, breast reduction with Dr. Adrian Sjarif may help you enjoy a better quality of life.
Because surgery is different for every woman, the price of breast reduction can vary widely. The estimated treatment costs depend on a number of factors, including the specific plan of treatment, the skill of the surgeon performing the operation and the geographical area in which surgery is performed. It’s nearly impossible for Dr. Sjarif to provide an accurate cost estimate without meeting you in person, evaluating your needs and determining the plan of treatment.
If you’d like to schedule a breast reduction consultation with Dr. Sjarif and receive a personalized price estimate, we invite you to book your visit today. Please call or send us an email.
Women are not the only ones that can struggle with oversized breasts. An estimated 40 to 60 percent of men have gynaecomastia, a condition characterized by excessive breast tissue.
Dr. Sjarif offers male breast reduction to remove excess tissue and fat and create a firmer, flatter and more masculine looking chest. This can be life changing for a man that experiences low confidence and poor self-esteem because of the appearance of his chest.
The surgical steps are similar to that of breast reduction for women. Dr. Sjarif usually makes the incisions around the edge of the areola, where scarring will blend in with the natural pigment of the skin. He may use surgical excision, liposuction techniques or both to perform surgery. After the operation, patients need to wear a special vest that puts pressure on the chest as it heals. Swelling usually subsides after three months.
For more information about breast reduction or male breast reduction for gynaecomastia, please book a consultation with Dr. Sjarif. Contact one of our locations, serving Wollongong, Bowral and the surrounding areas today.
