You may have been thinking about undergoing a breast reduction surgical procedure for some time. Below are five signs that it may be time for you to seriously look at breast reduction.

1. Shoulder, Back, and Neck Pain

In addition to being overly large, your breasts can also be very heavy. Unfortunately, this can place a great amount of stress on the shoulders, back, and neck just from their sheer weight. Additionally, you may develop stretch marks on your breasts because the delicate breast tissue has lost elasticity.

2. Skin Rashes

Sweat and dirt can easily be trapped under the breasts as a result of any physical exertion. This problem is compounded if you have overly large breasts. You may end up with itchy, sore, uncomfortable rashes on the underside of your breasts. Using antiperspirant underneath the breasts can help, as well as finding sports bras in a material that absorbs excess sweat. However, breast reduction can permanently address this problem.

3. Difficulty Breathing

You may find that the weight of your breasts makes it difficult to breathe. This is a problem if you sleep on your back, because the weight of the breasts will then be shifted toward the spine. This problem is compounded by the fact that overly large breasts may also make it very uncomfortable for you to sleep face down. Placing a wedge pillow behind you while sleeping may help, as it will redistribute the breasts' weight further forward, but you may still experience difficulty breathing.

4. Shoulder Ruts and Grooves

If you have overly large breasts, you may have difficulty finding properly fitting bras. Unfortunately, if a bra does not fit properly, it can leave ruts or grooves in your shoulders from the weight of the breasts pulling downward. It is possible to find bras specifically designed for larger breasts, in terms of more underbreast support and padded shoulder straps. However, such bras can be very expensive compared to standard bras.

Undesired Attention

Despite your best efforts to not draw attention to the size of your breasts, you may gat unwanted stares and comments from others. This is particularly frustrating when you are doing your best to not draw attention to your breasts, whether by wearing baggy clothes or hunching over.

The truth is that overly large breasts are more than just an annoyance. In some cases, they may actually be causing you medical difficulties. Dr. Pin can help you determine if a breast reduction procedure is the right solution for you.