Having very large breasts can be considerably painful.  The Plastic Surgery Group understands that most often, breast reduction surgery is more for pain relief than it is for cosmetic reasons.  Breast reduction, also known as mammoplasty, is an outpatient procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin for better body proportion. Large,  heavy breasts can do long-term damage to your back and shoulder area.  Most women who have suffered from this type of tension, strain and back pain have been rewarded with much relief after deciding to undergo breast reduction surgery.