Self Conscious About Your Large Breasts? Consider Breast Reduction Surgery

Women with under-developed breasts can be self conscious. In the same manner, women with large, heavy breasts also experience the same feelings of being self conscious, and struggling with thoughts of poor self image. Over-development of a woman's breasts can potentially be at the root cause various issues involving self-esteem, self-confidence and self image. In addition, large, heavy pendulous breasts also contribute an added difficulty for physical activity, posture, backaches and undesired attention in public. Breast Reduction Surgery can help to treat all of these issues associated with overly large breasts.

Over the course of many years, plastic surgeons have worked to perfect the short scar approach to reduce the size of the breasts, which, in turn relieves back pain, promotes better posture, and improves the shape and contour of the breasts.

Insurance plans may cover breast reduction surgery. However, denial by an insurance plan or a request by that plan for a harsh or excessive reduction prompts many patients to go outside the ordinary insurance coverage to seek help. Anyone considering the surgery procedure, should first consult with a plastic surgeon and research the procedure. This is an important step and one that should not be taken lightly.

Chicago Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Peter Geldner

Dr. Peter Geldner, a Chicago plastic surgeon, has been performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for over 18 years. He gets a tremendous amount of satisfaction in helping his patients both physically and psychologically by improving the way they look and feel about themselves.

Dr. Geldner is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at Michael Reese Hospital. He is also Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois and a clinical instructor at The University of Chicago. Dr. Geldner performs procedures at The Geldner Center for Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery that performs face lifts, breast surgery and rhinoplasty in Chicago.

"Surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures really do offer many people renewed hope for a better way of life. If you think that cosmetic enhancement might help you look better and feel better, contact The Geldner Center for a consultation.