Heavy or large breasts can result in a variety of problems including skin irritations, infections and back, neck or shoulder pain. A breast reduction procedure is usually performed for relief of such symptoms, as well as to enhance the breasts’ appearance. The best candidates for breast reduction are those who are mature enough to understand the procedure and have realistic expectations about the results. For those who choose to proceed, this surgery affords an almost instantaneous solution to many breast-related problems. For example, a reduction in size from, say, E to a C cup can bring a woman’s chest size into proportion with the rest of her body. Additionally, neck pain disappears almost overnight; rashes and skin infections become uncommon; and physical activity is no longer painful and embarrassing.