If you're currently struggling with heavy, large, or
pendulous breasts, find ways to overcome the stress in your personal and
professional life now. Although a number of women desire large breasts, some
women find large breasts uncomfortable and even painful at times.
If your breasts make it difficult to wear the right bra or
find confidence in your appearance, don't give up. Learn why your breasts hurt
and how to solve it below.
Although your breasts consist of dense, fatty tissue, they
still rely on Cooper's ligaments to hold them in place. The ligaments attach to
the pectoral muscles covering your chest wall. If the ligaments stretch beyond
their natural capacity, they can cause your heavy breasts to sag and droop over
time.
A number of things may cause your Cooper's ligaments to
stretch, including pregnancy and weight gain. Pregnancy and weight gain can
cause additional fat to store within your breast tissue. Not only does the
additional fat enlarge your breasts, it can make them feel heavy and pendulous,
particularly when you jog or workout.
In addition to pregnancy and weight gain, wearing the wrong
type of bra can also lead to breast discomfort. A large percentage of women
currently wear the wrong bra cup or band size. If the bra cup or band is too
small or too large, it can't support the weight of your breasts comfortably.
Now that you have some idea as to why your breasts hurt, you
can do something about it.
If your breasts hurt because of weight gain or pregnancy,
you may want to engage in an exercise plan that strengthens the muscles in your
back, chest, and shoulders. Even if you lose weight, the muscles in your upper
body could still be weak and loose. If you tighten the muscles, it may ease the
tension in your Cooper's ligament.
Also, take time to find bras that support your breasts
during all times of the day. The cup should contain the majority of your breast
tissue, and the band should also fit comfortably around your back and rib cage.
You should only be able to slip two of your fingersbeneath the band. You may need to customize the band
to help it fit properly.
Along with choosing the right band and cup size, you can
also select bras with large shoulder straps. Thin straps may dig into your skin
and bruise the muscles beneath it. The pain may become bad enough to limit
mobility in your arm and shoulder.
If your breasts still hurt after making the personal changes
above, consider surgical breast reduction treatment. Breast reduction treatment
allows a cosmetic physician to remove most of the fatty tissue from your
breasts. A doctor may also remove saggy skin from your breasts during the
surgery.
Before you undergo breast reduction treatment, a doctor will
assess your physical profile and body type. The assessment allows a doctor to
determine how much fat to remove from your breasts without compromising your
overall appearance.
In addition, a doctor can use the assessment to see if you'd
benefit from other breast treatment. For example, if your Cooper's ligaments
are too loose to support your new breasts, a doctor may want to reposition or
tighten them. In this case, breast lifting surgery may be an option for
you.
If you wish to know more about surgical breast reduction
treatment or lifting, speak to a cosmetic surgeon soon. Even if you buy the
right bra or change how you exercise, your large breasts may still be a problem
for you later.
Don't hesitate to contact the office of Ronald C. Barry, MD,
for a personal assessment and possible services today.
