It can be hard for the many women who wish their breasts were larger to understand why someone would want to make their breasts smaller. Those of us with large breasts know that you can have too much of a good thing, and we each have our own reasons for wanting to get a breast reduction. 

Why Do Women Get Breast Reductions?

Women all have their own reasons for reducing their breasts. In addition, women all have their own idea of what feels too small or large for their own bodies. 

1. When women have large breasts, they often struggle to find comfortable and stylish clothes that accommodate their breasts. Clothes shopping can become expensive and frustrating when nothing seems to fit. 
2. A person’s posture can improve dramatically when you remove a large amount of weight that has been hanging from that person’s chest. Sitting up straight and keeping your back healthy becomes easier with smaller breasts. 
3. Some women experience a tremendous boost in self-esteem as a result of breast reduction. Some of us become accustomed to feeling like people only notice our breasts, and having them reduced can provide a great lift in self-confidence. 
4. Exercising becomes easier. If you’ve ever tried to do yoga poses with large breasts, you may find that they get in your way at every turn. Jogging or other high-impact exercises can cause a lot of discomfort, and finding appropriately fitting exercise gear can cause problems as well. 
5. Women want to get rid of their pain. Large breasts cause pain in the back, neck, shoulders, and other parts of the body. Many women with large breasts experience constant pain as a result. 

What is a Breast Reduction Like?

You’ll be asleep for this surgery. The surgeon will remove extra skin, fat, and breast tissue. During your consultation, your surgeon will talk to you about where your incisions will go and what they will look like when they heal. Incisions for breast reductions are usually larger than those for implants because the surgeon needs to remove loose skin and lift the breasts. 

You’ll need to take at least a week off work, and some people may need a few weeks. You should wait to resume any exercise until your surgeon gives you their approval and follow all instructions for any surgical bra or compression garment they give you. You can expect to feel a lot of soreness after surgery that will decrease over the course of a week or two.