A reduction of the size of the breast for cosmetic purposes.
The surgical removal of skin, fat, and underlying tissue to make the breast smaller. Breast reduction is per¬ formed most often to solve the problems faced by women with very large, heavy breasts. The excessive weight can cause neck and back pain, skeletal deformities, bra strap indentations in the skin, skin irritation, and even breathing problems. Overly large breasts may create a high degree of self-consciousness.