Below are three of the most common reasons women opt for breast reduction surgery.

1. Pain
Large breasts can be a blessing, but they can also be a curse. Ask any woman who has suffered from back, neck, or shoulder pain due to an abnormally heavy chest. This issue can also result in poor posture if a woman finds that she is hunching or slouching.

2. Discomfort
Pain is physical discomfort, but there are many women who are also made uncomfortable by the number of stares they believe they receive due to their ample chest size. These women oftentimes receive unwanted comments, leery looks, or inappropriate comments.

3. Aesthetics
Again, chest size is a personal choice. Many women would kill for breasts a cup size or two larger than their current pair. Others would kill for just the opposite. There is no right or wrong answer. It’s up to us to decide what the right size chest maybe for our body, lifestyle, and health. Women with larger breasts may also have more difficulties buying clothes. Everything from dresses to button-down shirts and even tank tops may fit incorrectly if a woman’s chest is disproportionate to the rest of her body.