Large breasts

Mammary hypertrophy refers to excessive breast volume, often associated with sagging breasts, known as breast ptosis. This is caused by excessive growth of the mammary gland, which may be accompanied by excess fat. It is the excess weight caused by this significant growth that weakens tissue elasticity, leading to progressive sagging. In women, hypertrophy can develop as early as puberty. It is linked to hormonal variations, significant weight variations or genetic characteristics.

Women aren’t the only ones affected: men can also suffer from excessive breast growth due to hormonal imbalance, known as gynecomastia. Gynecomastia that appears during puberty is usually temporary and disappears when hormone levels are restored. On the other hand, it often becomes permanent after the age of fifty, due to a drop in testosterone.

If the size of your breasts leaves you feeling self-conscious, whether when dressing, exercising or coping with persistent back and neck pain, you may be experiencing breast hypertrophy. It is best to consult a specialist doctor for an accurate diagnosis. They can examine you and consider factors such as body mass index to provide a clear assessment.

Only a qualified professional can advise you on the options for breast reduction and ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment.

Breast hypertrophy can cause a number of physical and psychological discomforts that can become disabling over the long term. Overly large breasts can cause neck and back pain, which is often aggravated by the stooped posture patients adopt to adapt to the situation. Overly large breasts can also be a hindrance to certain activities and elements of everyday life, such as getting dressed.

Finally, hypertrophy can have significant psychological consequences, leading to a loss of self-confidence that prevents a fulfilling social and professional life.

Surgery remains the most effective way to reduce breast size, but non-invasive options can also bring positive results.

Exercise and a healthy diet may help by reducing fat in the breasts, and overall weight loss can have some effect. However, these changes affect only the fatty tissue and not the mammary gland itself, so the results are often limited.

Contraception can also play a role in breast enlargement, due to the hormonal changes it causes. Adapting your treatment may help to reduce the size of your breasts.

Nevertheless, the only way to significantly reduce breast size is through breast reduction surgery. In most cases, the origin of hypertrophy is hormonal and therefore not subject to weight variations.

As with all procedures at Claris Clinic, the first step in breast reduction is an initial consultation with a specialist surgeon. This meeting is designed to clarify your expectations and goals. The surgeon will review your medical history and any factors that could affect the risks of surgery.

Only a qualified doctor can explain the expected results, outline potential risks, and discuss possible side effects.

During this consultation, the surgeon will recommend the technique best suited to your needs. Several types of incision may be used, and in every case the operation leaves two or three scars around the areola and from the areola to the lower breast. These scars gradually fade and are usually barely visible after about 18 months. The procedure itself takes two to three hours and requires six weeks of regular post-operative care, followed by a check-up about six months later. The Claris Clinic team will provide personalised support throughout your recovery, guided by the surgeon responsible for your care.

As with all surgical procedures, the price of a breast reduction varies according to a number of factors, including the complexity of the operation and the geographical area. A detailed estimate is drawn up by the surgeon during the initial information consultation, so that you can plan your follow-up care with complete transparency.