it’s not just smaller breasts: 3 bonus breast reduction benefits
Large, heavy breasts can cause more than just cosmetic frustration. Many women struggle with pain, posture problems, and daily discomfort.
With decades of experience, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan has helped countless women in Millburn, NJ, and the surrounding Union, Morris, and Essex County areas find lasting relief through expertly planned breast reduction surgery.
In our November blog, we’re discussing how breast reduction can bring medical and emotional benefits that dramatically improve daily life. It’s not just about smaller breasts!
1. Pain Relief and Better Posture
Large, heavy breasts often strain the neck, shoulders, and upper back, leading to chronic pain and muscle tension. In fact, pain due to large, hanging breasts is the most common reason for women to seek breast reduction surgery.
Over time, this added pressure can cause poor posture and even spinal misalignment, which can intensify pain and make daily life very frustrating.
By reducing excess tissue, breast reduction redistributes weight more evenly and allows the shoulders and spine to return to their natural position. Many women notice immediate improvement in posture, along with significant relief from long-standing discomfort.
2. Freedom to Move and Exercise
After breast reduction, many women find they can move with the freedom they haven’t felt in years. Smaller, lighter breasts eliminate the strain and bouncing that often make exercise uncomfortable or embarrassing. Activities like running and strength training become easier, allowing patients to enjoy fitness without pain or self-consciousness.
As mentioned above, posture often improves significantly after a breast reduction. This can help reduce upper body fatigue during exercise. This renewed ability to stay active supports heart health, boosts mood, improves energy, and encourages a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
3. Improved Skin Health and Comfort
Large breasts can trap heat and moisture, leading to irritation, rashes, or painful skin infections beneath the breast fold. Breast reduction helps resolve these issues by allowing air to circulate more freely and reducing friction between skin surfaces.
Many women also experience deep shoulder grooves from their bra straps, potentially leading to severe skin inflammation. A breast reduction lessens the weight the bra straps have to support, preventing those shoulder grooves in the future.
After a breast reduction, bras and other clothing tend to fit better, which further reduces rubbing and inflammation. For many women, these improvements restore physical comfort and confidence, particularly during warmer months or physical activity.
Book Your Breast Reduction Consultation in Millburn, NJ
Breast reduction is one of the most transformative procedures available because it combines functional improvement with aesthetic enhancement. Patients often describe feeling physically lighter and emotionally rejuvenated. Dr. Bulan’s precise technique and artistic approach ensure that each result is both natural and harmonious with the patient’s body.
Considering breast reduction? To learn more about the medical and aesthetic benefits of this procedure, call 973-467-9744 to book a consultation with Dr. Erwin Bulan at Bulan Plastic Surgery.
