6 Ways That Heavy Breasts Can Drag You Down

The first thing to know when it comes to breast size is that there’s no such thing as the ideal one. While the average bra size in the United States is a 34DD, some might consider this too small, others too large, and still others might consider this bra size to be just right.

In 2023, there were more than 600,000 breast surgeries in the United States, including augmentations, reductions, and lifts. And each of these procedures was driven by some very individual goals.

Here at McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh and our team have in-depth experience in the field of breast surgeries, and we are familiar with the reasons our patients seek alterations to their breasts. 

In the following, we review some of the ways that heavy breasts can drag people down, making breast reduction an excellent idea.

1. Feeling out of proportion

A good portion of women come to us because they feel their breasts are out of proportion with the rest of their body. A size 34DD on a 5’8” frame is a completely different look than the same size on a 5’1” frame.

Through a breast reduction, we can achieve the proportions you want, especially if you’re feeling a little top heavy.

2. Struggling with back, shoulder, and neck pain

Aesthetics are certainly one reason that people seek breast reduction, but equally as many want the procedure for comfort reasons. As we mentioned above, some women have large breasts on small frames and this can lead to back, shoulder, and neck pain.

3. Exercise and movement is more difficult

Also in the comfort category is the ability to move and exercise more freely with smaller breasts. If you have large breasts that get in the way of your activities, a breast reduction procedure can get them to a more manageable size for your active lifestyle.

4. Skin irritation

Another complaint we hear among patients with large breasts is skin irritation. Large breasts that sag can create deep creases with considerable skin-on-skin contact that leads to friction and irritation. This irritation can not only be uncomfortable, but many people also develop skin tags in response.

With a breast reduction, we can eliminate this side effect of large breasts.

5. Trouble finding clothes 

While clothes shopping might not be a primary reason our patients opt for breast reduction, it can certainly be a welcome byproduct. If you have extremely large breasts that are hard to shop for, a breast reduction procedure can help get you into more readily available clothes.

6. For men and gynecomastia

You may have noticed that we speak of people, and not just women, when it comes to breast reduction. This is because men, too, opt for breast reduction if they have a condition called gynecomastia, which is an overgrowth of breast tissue. In fact, one-quarter of all breast reduction surgeries in the US are performed on men.

So, no matter how your breasts are dragging you down, literally and figuratively, we’ve got you covered. To explore further whether you’re a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, we invite you to contact our office in The Woodlands, Texas, to schedule a consultation.