
Breast reduction surgery is used to relieve the symptoms of large, heavy breasts. Patients with heavy breasts may complain of back and neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, numbness or tingling; headaches, deep shoulder-strap grooves with discoloration, a rash under the breasts, skin tags under breasts, bra irritation, poorly fitting clothes, interference with daily activities, and poor self-image. Sometimes large breasts make women look heavier than they really are, and that the breasts draw unwanted attention.