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The truth about breast reductions
by Maria Masters
Back in your training bra days, you may have wished for larger breastsbut busty women know that big boobs can bring on big health problems, like back injuries, shoulder and neck pain, and nerve compression. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, doctors performed 114,470 breast reduction surgeries in women in 2014 alone. While there are some potential drawbacks to the procedure, the results are often positive. Women who opt for a breast reduction may end up feeling more confident, sexy, and attractive post-surgery than they do before the operation, according to one 2013 review by researchers from Ohio State University. Another study found that more than 80% of patients say the final results are either “good” or “very good,” which might explain why it’s the eighth most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. Here’s what you can expect post-surgery.
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