Fortune June 19, 2024
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, involves the removal of skin and tissue from the breasts, then reshaping them to a smaller size.
This type of surgery has been on the rise since the pandemic. Cosmetic breast reduction surgeries—those that were not considered medically necessary and paid for out of pocket—increased by 54%, from 2019 to 2022, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
ASPS suggests several factors may have contributed to this trend, including an increased health and fitness focus, remote work and flexible schedules allowing for easier surgery recovery, and more time for reflection about personal comfort and well-being.
Benefits of breast reduction surgery may include relief from upper back, neck, and shoulder pain,...
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