Breast Reduction Helps Relieve back and Neck Pain

This 29 year old woman suffered from neck and back pain as a result of her large breast size. Despite support bras , anti-inflammatories as well as physical therapy- nothing really helped her problem. The source was clear. She wore a 36G cup and no amount of weight loss or treatment would change this. She underwent bilateral breast reduction with a vertical technique. She had removal of around 1.5 pounds per breast. Relief was almost immediate with a significant reduction in neck pain and back pain noted within a week. She was very happy with her 36 D cup bra after surgery. Healing took around a month. Return to work is usually around 2 weeks although many patients can return to work earlier. Patients with more rigorous jobs may need more time off. Breast reduction is one of the most gratifying procedure performed as it relieves pain and makes the breast look better!