Large Breasts: What Causes Them Beyond Genetics?

Many people both admire and feel discomfort about large breasts in body diversity.

While genetics, without a doubt, play a significant role in breast size, other fascinating factors are at play.

This article will delve into the lesser-known causes of large breasts, shedding light on five key influences.

What Causes Large Breasts?

The Influence of Genetics

Without a doubt, genetics form the cornerstone of breast size determination.

Our familial lineage blueprints many aspects of our physical form, including breast size. You'll likely manifest this trait if you've inherited genes for excessively large breasts.

The Dance of Hormones

Hormones, the chemical messengers orchestrating numerous bodily functions, exert a powerful influence on breast development. 

During puberty, the surge of estrogen prompts the growth of mammary glands, potentially resulting in larger breasts. Additionally, hormonal imbalances can further impact breast size.

Weight Gain: A Ponderable Factor

Weight gain is one of the most noticeable influences on breasts that have increased in size.

When the body accumulates excess fatty tissue, breasts can naturally expand. This phenomenon is particularly evident in individuals who experience substantial fluctuations in weight.

The Unsettling Connection: Recreational Drug Use

Surprisingly, recreational drug use can also contribute to larger breasts.

Certain substances interfere with hormonal balance, disrupting normal breast development. Being aware of these potential consequences is crucial when making lifestyle choices.

Medications: Unveiling the Hidden Impact

In some cases, prescribed medications can be a factor in breast enlargement. Knowing the potential side effects of medications is essential for informed decision-making regarding one's health and well-being.

The Weight Loss Conundrum

Weight loss is often a goal for those seeking to reduce breast size.

Losing excess weight can decrease breast volume, but it's essential to keep in mind that the results are different from one person to another.

A balanced approach that combines lifestyle changes and, if necessary, surgical intervention may be the most effective path.

Taking Control: Can You Reduce Your Breast Size?

The quest for a body that aligns with personal comfort and confidence is valid.

If you find yourself contemplating breast reduction, you're not alone. Many individuals embark on this journey for various reasons, from physical discomfort to a desire for a different aesthetic.

Reducing your breast size generally depends on the cause behind them.

Women with large breasts caused by genetics may need to consider breast reduction surgery, or a mammoplasty reduction, via excision. This procedure will focus on removing breast tissue.

If the aim is to remove excess fat, breast liposuction would be the best option for both men and women.

In excess fat and loose skin cases, a breast lift procedure can give you a more youthful appearance by reducing and lifting the breasts.

The AirSculpt® Up A Cup™ procedures reduce fat and tighten skin without the potential offsetting consequences often associated with traditional breast surgery, liposuction, and lifts.

Here's a table comparing and contrasting these procedures:

Procedure	Technique	Purpose	Candidates	Recovery Time	Scarring	Results
Breast Reduction Liposuction	Uses liposuction to remove excess fat	Reduce breast size and volume	Candidates with excess fat in breasts	3-6 months	Slight	Smaller, lifted breasts
Breast Lift	Reshapes and lifts the breast tissue	Lift and firm sagging or drooping breasts	Candidates with sagging breasts	2-3 months	Varies (usually around the areola)	Firmer, lifted breasts
Breast Reduction via Excision	Removes excess tissue through incisions	Reduce breast size and reshape breast tissue	Candidates with large, heavy breasts	2-3 months	More noticeable	Smaller, lifted breasts, less sagging
AirSculpt® Up A Cup™	Uses a patented, minimally invasive technique	Slight lift with enhancement, along with targeted fat loss	Candidates seeking minor adjustments	1-2 months	Nonlinear, minimal	Slightly smaller, lifted breasts

Am I a Candidate for Breast Reduction Procedures?

Deciding to undergo a breast reduction is a deeply personal choice. Consider overall health, lifestyle, and specific goals when making decisions.

Consulting with a certified medical professional is the crucial first step in determining if this procedure is correct.

You should likely be a good fit for most breast reduction procedures if you check the following boxes.

• You have fully-developed breasts

• You are healthy and fit.

• You experience physical discomfort, such as back and neck pain.

• You have realistic expectations when it comes to surgery. 

AirSculpt® Up A Cup™ for Subtly Larger, Lifted Breasts

The AirSculpt® Up A Cup™ is a procedure mainly marketed to women who want to augment their breast size without breast implants.

The procedure is minimally invasive, which makes it a less physically taxing option compared to traditional forms of breast reduction.

Nonetheless, the properties of AirSculpt® technology will also work well in treating women with heavy breasts.

• No linear scars: AirSculpt® does not create noticeable scars because we use a biopsy punch to form symmetrical, two-millimeter openings.

• Gentle extraction: Fat is gently extracted from the breasts with our patented mechanical movement.

• Protection: The AirSculpt® cannula protects the surrounding glandular tissues during fat removal.

• Skin Tightening: You can upgrade to an AirSculpt® + to treat sagging breast skin. 

• You're Awake: AirSculpt® uses local anesthesia throughout its fat removal procedures.

Our body contouring experts focus on providing quality results while minimizing risk. There's no reason you opt for changing your body and end up unsatisfied with the results. 

Although we do not perform female breast reduction, men looking to reduce their chest size can opt for our male breast reduction treatment.

Schedule a free consultation with our expert plastic surgeons. AirSculpt® has 27 body contouring offices throughout North America and Europe, ready to provide next-generation body sculpting technology to its patients.