Posture correction through breast reduction can not only improve your appearance - but is also a fundamental part of maintaining good health.
As well as providing a good structure that supports your body, a breast reduction can also help you to avoid many common painful problems that come about as you age.
As poor posture can affect the back, knees, and neck, as well as create issues throughout the musculoskeletal system, you might find that larger breasts exacerbate these issues. Here, the experts at Pall Mall have years of experience in helping.
Be it as a result of having larger, pendulous breasts or even low self-esteem, which can cause people to naturally stoop, we will talk you through your options to correct and improve your posture.
At Pall Mall, patients who choose to have their breast reduction surgery will get up to 2 years of aftercare as standard, giving you complete peace of mind from your free consultation to the new, and improved, you.
If you have any questions or queries, we’re here to help.
So, what’s the link between breast size and posture?
If you have larger breasts, the sheer weight of the breast tissue can trigger pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. This can certainly make it more difficult to maintain good posture, especially as so much front-centered weight can cause you to appear hunched and leaning.
In a 2016 study published in Surgical Technology International, researchers measured breast forces on the spine and reported:
‘Magnitude of forces generated by the breast to the thoracic spine ranged between 8.5 pounds of force for underwire size 30 to 110 pounds of force for underwire size 60.’
As such, it’s easy to see why the amount of breast tissue a woman has can impact her posture and overall health.
With this focus, another study monitored 22 breast reduction patients before and after their surgery. Before their reduction, all patients struggled with the following:
- Forward straining of the neck (cervical lordosis)
- Forward rounding of the upper spine (thoracic kyphosis)
- Inward curvature of the lower spine (lumbar lordosis)
After their breast reduction surgery, all 22 patients saw improvements in their neck and upper spine - with seven seeing improvements in their lower spine.
That’s where breast reduction surgery can help.
The benefits of breast reduction surgery
There’s not a clear path to confidence. But if you’re finding yourself with a natural ‘stoop’, or hunching over, you deserve to stand proud and feel comfortable in your skin.
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes fat, breast tissue, and skin from the breasts - giving them a smaller, more lifted appearance once they have healed and ‘settled’.
But for those with especially large breasts, breast reduction surgery can also ease discomfort and improve overall appearance, helping to improve your self-image and find physical activities, such as running, much easier.
The role of breast reduction in posture correction
As well as making you feel out of place and self-conscious, large breasts can also put huge amounts of pressure onto the back’s extensor muscles and discs, changing the shape of your spine.
All of these factors can cause pain and poor posture, especially for those who hunch to try and detract attention from their chest or to alleviate pressure on the spine.
Poor posture can also lead to undue strain on the neck muscles, which can cause spinal disks to become irritated - something that is likely to get worse with age if not rectified.
Reducing the weight of breast tissue relieves the pressure on the muscles in the back and neck and can restore a proper posture. This may help to relieve pain and discomfort in your shoulder, back, and neck.
Choosing the right surgeon and clinic
At Pall Mall, we’re dedicated to delivering 5-star services to over 10,000 patients every year.
If you’re considering breast reduction surgery in a bid to feel more confident and to improve your posture, we know you’ll likely be feeling both excited and nervous.
Whether you’re in the first steps of your research or you’ve been considering this procedure for a while, our friendly team is here to create a happier, healthier, and all-around more confident you.
Throughout your cosmetic surgery journey, you will receive care from leading Pall Mall healthcare specialists, who work to deliver exceptional clinical care and results.
Find out more about our team, or read customer testimonials, to help you make the right choice for your bespoke needs.
Still have concerns about your upcoming surgery? Get in touch with our consultants!
With two years of aftercare at Pall Mall, you can rest assured that if you experience any problems after breast surgery, we will be here to help.
Our consultants have years of experience, with a transparent process that makes sure our patients are informed before their surgery date - knowing exactly what to expect before, during, and throughout recovery.
Here at Pall Mall, we offer free consultations for our cosmetic surgery in many of our locations across the UK - with our private hospital in lovely Newton-le-Willows - so you’re never left in the dark about this exciting step.
Start your transformation at Pall Mall
We understand that any kind of breast augmentation is a huge decision - especially if you’ve been thinking about it for a while.
So, this is the first step on your journey to a happier and healthier you - one that is confident and ready to take the world by storm.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that you can’t be nervous. It’s totally understandable, and with years of experience under our belts, our team of respected doctors, nurse practitioners, and qualified health professionals are here for you from your free consultation all the way to two years after your procedure!
Your comfort and safety are paramount to us, with our breast reduction and lift procedures all carried out to the highest standard in our private hospital in Newton-le-Willows.
To ensure that you receive the best care possible, we will be at your side throughout the entire surgical procedure and beyond.
Get in touch with Pall Mall today to be one step closer to looking and feeling like your best self!
There are various ways to contact us:
- Phone us on 03300 27 26 51.
- Visit one of our clinics across the North West.
- Book an appointment using our contact form and a member of our team will contact you.
