My breasts are huge and cause a lot of pain, discomfort and anxiety. What can I do?

Thank you for your question.  My first recommendation for you would be to be seen in person by a board certified plastic surgeon.  Please clearly voice your problems that you have been experiencing as a side effect of your large breasts.  A breast reduction surgery might be best for you.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

The first step would be to visit with your family doctor to see if referral to a plastic surgeon is reasonable.  Once you visit your plastic surgeon he or she will determine if you are a candidate for a breast reduction.

Thanks for your question. Generally speaking
if a woman has large breasts that are affecting her quality of life it is
enough to open the door for discussion. What you describe is certainly
concerning and I would welcome a patient with your description for a face to
face consultation. During this visit the physician should obtain a comprehensive
history and perform a physical exam. After completing this it should be
clear what can be achieved with surgery or if there are any non-surgical
options.  If you are a candidate for surgery then when the
patient is ready we move forward. Many insurances cover this but
depending upon the carrier there are discrepancies about the amounts needed to
be removed to qualify (something your surgeon will have to estimate).
Always seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience
with breast reduction. See plenty of before and afters and do your
homework. Good luck.

Thanks for your question.  Based on your description, you would benefit from breast reduction.  Breast reduction is a great procedure if you have large breasts that give physical symptoms.  During breast reduction, excess breast tissue is removed and breast tissue is re-positioned to give you perkier, better lifted breasts.  Please consult with an experience plastic surgeon to learn about breast reduction.  Best wishes.

Dear Philomena,It really sounds like you are struggling with painful symptoms of macromastia (large breasts). You sound like an appropriate candidate for breast reduction surgery. Typically, breast reduction is performed for headaches, pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back, kyphosis (forward neck), bra strap grooving, and rashes attributable to the breasts. Anxiety is another important consideration. Generally several months of therapy, NSAIDs, and specialized bras are trialled; if the pain persists, your best option may be reduction surgery. You should seek the counsel of a plastic surgeon or primary care provider- whichever is appropriate in the UK healthcare structure, and proceed from there. I really hope this helps and that you seek the help you deserve.