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Gigantomastia: Living with oversized breasts
In some countries, breast reduction surgery is now becoming more popular
In some countries, breast reduction surgery is now becoming more popular than enlargements.
For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition, called gigantomastia, causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress.
Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia, and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery.
