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No one can ignore
the fact that abnormal big breasts could cause a lot of problems , both physical
( neck and back pain , humpback , skin irritation and discomfort ) , and
psychological ( embarrassment and shyness which may even prevent the patient
form going outdoors ) . We experienced these situations with many patients
suffering from this condition .
Breast reduction is usually carried out after puberty when the body’s growth has
stabilized , particularly the breasts . Nevertheless , the operation could be
performed earlier if the previously mentioned problems were unbearable .
The process of treatment is long and demands full planning from the very
beginning . The surgical operation in itself may cause some complications as any
other surgical procedure, except that the patient could loose her lactation’s
capability after the operation , and taking into account that the patient may
not be able to lactate even before the operation due to the fact that her breast
tissue is majorly made up of unphysiologic fatty tissue . In addition , there
may be transient increase or decrease in nipple sensations
after the
operation , which soon resolves .
After the operation , the physical improvement is evident and the patient feels
normal again .
Here are some cases :
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