Breast Reduction Surgery

Abstract

The decision to have breast reduction surgery is complex. Women with large breasts experience physical and psychosocial pain that can be reduced through having breast reduction surgery. And in addition to potential surgical risks, breast reduction surgery has other risks, such as the potential to affect a woman's ability to breastfeed children in the future. Here's how to help counsel women considering breast reduction surgery, particularly regarding the physical and psychological pain of living with large breasts and the options related to the benefits, costs and risks of this surgery.