Helena's Breast Reduction
What is Breast hypertrophy?
Breast hypertrophy corresponds to excessive growth of breast tissue, disproportionate to the woman's body structure.
It can appear in adolescence or worsen after pregnancy, hormonal changes or weight variations.
It's not an aesthetic issue. It's a condition with a real functional impact.
Scientific studies indicate that around Women's 3-5% have clinically significant breast hypertrophy.
Breast reduction is the surgery that can treat this condition and is one of the most performed surgeries in the world, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, precisely because of its significant impact on quality of life.
Physical and Emotional Impact of Breast Hypertrophy
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Chronic neck, back and lumbar pain
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Deep grooves in the shoulders
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Postural changes
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Persistent muscle contractures
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Skin irritations and infections in the inframammary fold
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Limited physical exercise / reduced mobility
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Constant feeling of exposure
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Unwanted comments from an early age
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Difficulty finding suitable clothing
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Social avoidance
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Weakened self-esteem
Many women adapt their routine to the pain. They avoid certain activities, change their posture, reduce their mobility, and in addition to the physical impact, there is a deep emotional dimension. It's essential to emphasise that this isn't about vanity. It's about physical health and emotional well-being.
Helena's Case
Helena lived with daily cervical and lumbar pain, deep marks on her shoulders and increasing limitations in her day-to-day activities. She avoided physical exercise and long walks because the discomfort was constant. The impact wasn't just physical, it was also emotional. Ever since she was young, she had felt overexposed, uncomfortable with her own body and with low self-esteem.
After having breast reduction surgery at LMR, the change was evident. Her pain was significantly reduced, her posture improved and she was able to move around more freely. Small everyday gestures became lighter and more natural.
But the most striking transformation was emotional. For the first time in many years, she felt in proportion to her body and comfortable with herself. More than a breast reduction, the surgery represented an improvement in her quality of life - physically and emotionally.
Mammoplasty Reduction
Reduction mammoplasty involves removing excess breast tissue, fat and skin, remodelling the breast and adjusting it in proportion to the patient's body.
The results include:
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Significant reduction in pain
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Improved posture
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Easier to exercise
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Increased quality of life
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Improved self-esteem
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High levels of satisfaction documented in medical literature
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It is a surgery with a strong functional and reconstructive component.
About Project LEVE
The LEVE Project aims to make it possible to perform breast reduction surgery free of charge on women with breast hypertrophy who have been registered with the NHS for at least a year on a waiting list, in order to restore physical and emotional lightness and self-esteem to these women.
Who it's for
Project LEVE is aimed at women who:
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Have a diagnosis of breast hypertrophy
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Are registered with the NHS for breast reduction surgery
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Have been on the waiting list for at least a year
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Non-smokers
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Have a BMI of less than 27
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No pathologies/comorbidities that prevent surgery
How the Project Works
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Apply via the clinic's website
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Send proof of registration with the SNS for at least 1 year
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Thorough medical assessment
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Selection based on clinical and social criteria
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Performing surgery
The project is not a substitute for the NHS, nor is it intended to replace the public system. It is a complementary social responsibility initiative.
