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lems in the breast area, shoulders, neck and back,” says Dr. Brigitta Balogh. Tension and headaches are among the minor problems; the weight of large breasts can also damage the overall posture – not to speak of psychological aspects. The procedure to create smaller breasts can be done at every age, but body growth should be completed and the breast fully developed. During the procedure, skin, breast tissue and – if necessary – fatty tissue in the lower part of the breast are removed and the surgeon forms a new, smaller breast with the remaining tissue. Frequently this is combined with a breast lift. Nerves, nipples and blood vessels are relocated so that the breasts feel completely natural afterwards and, in many cases, women can even still breastfeed – but they should be aware this is not guaranteed before deciding on a procedure. Dr. Balogh puts great emphasis on how important her field of expertise is for those suffering due to accidents or health issues – like large breasts – and not only for those seeking beauty.
Univ.-Doz. Dr. Brigitta Balogh.
When large breasts become a negative health factor Women choose plastic surgery not only for beauty reasons, but because their own body is troubling them – mentally and physically. A breast reduction is one of these cases. Dr. Brigitta Balogh, based in Vienna, is an expert for plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery and can help when breasts become too heavy to bear. TEXT: JESSICA HOLZHAUSEN I PHOTOS: UNIV.-DOZ. DR. BRIGITTA BALOGH
Often enough, large and full breasts are seen as a kind of beauty ideal, as frequently portrayed by today’s celebrity culture. But while full breasts are an ideal 112 | Issue 50 | May 2017
of beauty, for people living with naturally large breasts everyday life can become quite painful and a health issue. “Often enough, women then experience prob-
Of course, the breast will never stay exactly the same in the years to come as people grow older, gain or lose weight. But the risks and complications are comparably few when a breast reduction is done by a professional like Dr. Brigitta Balogh. Swellings and bruises will heal in a few days. Nevertheless, risk factors like diabetes or smoking must be checked out in advance. Dr. Brigitta Balogh takes a great deal of time for consultation to make sure to envision the right results while taking the body structure and form into consideration. “The most important thing,” says Dr. Balogh, “is that patients feel comfortable and content afterwards.” www.drbalogh.at