Large Breasts and Back Pain
What Is the Connection Between Large Breasts and Back Pain?
Bigger isn’t always better. Although many women create full and shapely breasts through breast augmentation, many others are naturally given more breast volume than desired. Large breasts can be heavy and uncomfortable, and many women opt for breast reduction surgery to remove this excess breast tissue and improve body shape and comfort.
Is breast reduction surgery right for you? Read on to learn more about pain reduction after breast surgery, or call our office to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons: (512) 371-8817.
Are My Breasts Causing My Back Pain?
Why do breasts cause back pain? It all comes down to gravity. Women with larger breasts must exert more force to maintain good posture, which can lead to discomfort and back pain. The weight of heavy breasts pulls on muscle, bone, and connective tissues.
Pain from heavy breasts often occurs in the back, shoulder, and neck area. You may also experience rashes and discomfort under the breasts or skin irritation along your bra-strap line. If you’re wondering if your breasts are the cause of your pain, visit your doctor. A comprehensive examination can determine if breast reduction surgery is likely to help ease your symptoms.
What Breast Sizes Cause Back Pain?
There is no set size for back pain caused by the breasts. In general, women experiencing breast-related back pain tend to have large breasts compared to their body size.
Breast weight isn’t the only cause of back pain. Other factors can cause back pain, including damage to your back, muscles, discs, or spine. Heavy lifting is another common contributor to back pain, especially lower back pain.
Quality of Life and Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery has improved the lives of many of our patients. They report feeling better within a few weeks of their surgery. Quality of life benefits of this treatment may include:
• Less back, shoulder, and neck pain
• Easier to find clothing that fits well and is flattering
• Participating in sports and exercise is more comfortable
• Increased self-confidence
Our breast reduction patients report high levels of satisfaction with their results. Quality of life improvements tend to be long-lasting, with many patients reporting positive benefits even decades after their initial surgery.
Every patient will experience different benefits. We’ll talk about your expected benefits at your consultation.
Will Insurance Cover the Cost of My Breast Reduction?
Insurance companies often pay a portion of breast reduction costs, but only for patients that meet highly specific criteria. Often, insurers require patients to try non-surgical options like physical therapy before they qualify for surgery.
If insurance helps pay for your procedure, it can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for this operation. Qualifying for surgery through your insurance company can be difficult, and some women choose to pay for the procedure themselves to avoid these challenges. Even if you don’t qualify for insurance coverage of your breast reduction, you may still experience dramatic benefits from the surgery. We have financing and payment options available for qualified patients.
Ready to Speak with an Expert?
Are heavy breasts weighing you down? Learn more about breast reduction in Austin, TX by contacting Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre for a consultation.
