Macromastia (Gigantomastia) is a medical concept referring to a condition where excessive breast enlargement causes physical, functional, or psychosocial problems.
This term does not merely describe a physical characteristic of having large breasts. It refers to a condition where the weight or volume of the breasts causes pain, skin disorders, postural abnormalities, or limitations in daily activities, thereby significantly impacting quality of life (QOL). Such cases warrant medical evaluation.
Breast size varies from person to person, and having larger breasts does not necessarily indicate a medical condition.
In macromastia, the degree of functional impairment and physical burden caused by the condition is considered more important than the size of the breasts themselves.
For example, when chronic shoulder stiffness, back pain, skin inflammation or infection, and persistent difficulties with exercise or daily activities are observed, medical evaluation beyond mere body shape concerns becomes necessary.