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 sex hormones (in this case, testosterone).

If the size of your breasts makes you feel self-conscious, whether in your clothes, when playing sports or in your everyday life due to persistent back and neck pain, it’s likely that you’re suffering from breast enlargement. It is always advisable to consult a specialist doctor for a clear and verified diagnosis. He or she can examine you and take into account factors such as body mass index, so as to be able to give a definitive opinion.

Please note that only a professional can tell you what options are available to you for breast reduction, and ensure that you receive appropriate treatment.

Breast hypertrophy can cause a number of physical and psychological discomforts that can become disabling over the long term. Overweight breasts can cause neck and back pain, which is often aggravated by the stooped posture patients adopt to adapt to the situation. What’s more, overly large breasts can bea hindrance to certain activities, and even to everyday life, such as dressing.

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 solution for reducing breast size, but non-invasive alternatives are also available to achieve positive results.

In the first instance, exercise and a healthy diet can help to reduce breast size by eliminating some of the fat. Generally speaking, weight loss can have a positive effect on breast size, but the results only concern the excess fat in the chest and not the mammary gland, which is why they are often disappointing.
Contraception can also play a role in breast enlargement, due to the hormonal imbalance 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 offered by the Claris Clinic, the first step in starting a breast reduction is an initial consultation with a specialist surgeon. The aim of this process is to define your expectations and objectives together with the specialist. He or she will take into account your personal situation, considering your medical history and any factors that may influence the risks associated with breast reduction surgery.

The doctor is the only professional who can inform you about the results you can expect from the procedure. He or she is also the only one who can inform you about the risks associated with the operation, as well as any potential side effects.

During this initial consultation, the surgeon will determine the technique best suited to your situation. Several types of incision are possible, more or less adapted to each patient. In all cases, the operation leaves two or three scars around the areola, and between the areola and the lower breast. These scars fade over time, becoming virtually invisible after about 18 months. The procedure itself lasts between 2 and 3 hours, and requires six weeks of regular post-operative care, generally followed by a follow-up appointment six months later. The Claris Clinique teams will provide the best possible support during the convalescence period, tailored to each patient by the surgeon in charge of her case.

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.