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    My large breasts are affecting my quality of life. When is breast reduction surgery indicated?

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    Dr Erick Fuentes

    Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon

    Dr Erick Fuentes is a Breast, Endocrine and General Surgeon in Sydney. He specialises in surgery for breast cancer, using techniques learned from plastic surgery … View Profile

    Macromastia or large breasts cause a number of symptoms that affect quality of life. You are eligible for breast reduction surgery if you have macromastia and suffer these symptoms:

    Chronic back pain

    Tension in the neck, upper back and shoulders

    Chronic headaches

    Feeling of heaviness of the breasts

    Painful indentations over the shoulder skin & muscle from the bra-strap.

    Numbness and pins and needles of the small and ring fingers – known as neuropathy

    Exacerbation of pre-existing back problems

    Recurrent or chronic irritation of the skin under the breast fold

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