Is it permissible to undergo breast reduction surgery to alleviate physical pain (shoulder and neck pain, itching, odor) and psychological distress (embarrassment in front of one's husband and his allusions) resulting from large and sagging breasts?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If what you are suffering from causes considerable pain or harm, or if it is a birth defect, then there is no blame in undergoing the operation.
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