Weight Reduction
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight - from neck and back pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. Unusually large breasts can make a woman - or a teenage girl - feel extremely self-conscious. Breast reduction is designed for such women.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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