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After breast reduction will my breasts remain full? 7 answers

I am due to get a breast reduction in a short while, I am just waiting for my insurance company's approval, which my doctor said will not be a problem...

Breast reduction and lift 23 answers

Do I need to have a combination of both to acheive a lifted breast? Or if I do the breast reduction, will that give me a lift in my breasts?

Breast reduction recommended if overweight? 8 answers

There is some hestitation on my part to get breast reduction. would a good candidate for breast reduction surgery be overweight?

Does Alexia Breast Reduction Pills really work? 7 answers

I am a very petite girl with a chest size 32DD. I want a reduction in size, but am nervous about breast reduction surgery. I heard about this pill...

Is breast reduction surgery like liposuction? 10 answers

I want breast reduction surgery and I am wondering how it all works.  Do they just do liposuction to remove the extra fat in your breasts?

Breast reduction, lift and implants to get C cups from DD breasts? 6 answers

I am 5'0" and right now weigh 143 lbs. My body fat % is 35. I lost quite a bit of weight two years ago, then gained some back. I definitely plan...

How will DDD or E cup look like after breast reduction to C cup? 8 answers

I am DDD or E cup and I'm considering a breast reduction to C cup size. I'm just wondering, how would I look like after the surgery?

Breast Reduction from C cup to A cup 18 answers

I am going for a consultation for breast reduction. I am 39 years old and have been wanting a reduction for some time. I have tried to lose weight as...

Tips for aiding Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction recovery? 7 answers

I am scheduled for a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and a breast reduction. Can anyone give me some tips to insure the best possible recovery?...

Insurance coverage for Breast Reduction? 15 answers

I am 37 years old from NJ, 5'3", weighing 140 lbs and wear a 36C. My breasts do not sag at all, yet. I have suffered from back problems for...

Breast reduction for a 16-year-old girl? 8 answers

Can breast reduction be performed for a 16-year-old girl? Overall I am not huge, but I am trying to lose some weight, and my 38G breast size makes...

Possible to reduce breasts from 38D to a c-cup? 12 answers

Im a 21 year old female with 38D breast, I have pain in my back and rolled shoulders. I've also developed a rash underneath of my breast. I'm...

Breast reduction from 36DD to an A? 14 answers

My 29-yr-old daughter is a 36DD and wants to have reduction down to an A cup. Is that feasible? She would rather have a double mastectomy than have...

Decreasing scar size from breast augmentation? 6 answers

I had a DD tuberous breast and a barely A cup when I was fourteen. To make them even I got a saline breast implant in one breast and had...

Good breast reduction surgery video 7 answers

Hi doctors.  I love your helpful postings here about breast reduction surgery. I am 23, live in Seattle, and thinking very seriously about...

Fat removal volume for Breast Reduction and Liposuction? 12 answers

I'm getting a Breast Reduction of 1 kg done at the same time of Liposuction to upper and lower abs, flanks, and outer thighs. I'm supposed to be under...

Why won't doctors accommodate D cup to B cup breast reduction? 12 answers

I am a "D" cup and would like to be a "B" cup. Why won't most doctors accommodate this for breast reduction?

Breast reduction for petite patient with 36DD breast? 5 answers

I'm 27 years old, 5'0" and I weigh 130 lbs. I am considering getting a Breast reduction, currently my breast size is 36DD. I am having lots...

I have big breasts, can I get them reduced? 9 answers

How much do they usually charge to reduce your breast? my regular size is a 32D but it's hard to find bras that can fit me and they don't go with my...

Breast reduction advice for a 15-year-old? 12 answers

I'm 15 years old, 5'4", and weighing 135 lbs. I have 32G/32GG breasts. I have extremely bad back, neck, and shoulder problems, extremely bad...

Combined Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Liposuction? 12 answers

Do you think it is too much surgery to do a Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Liposuction of outer thighs at the same time?

Signs of infection after Breast reduction? 3 answers

I am experiencing a tender to the touch, red, warm area on my left breast. This breast was really swollen and extremely bruised right after surgery...

Will my insurance cover Breast Reduction in Atlanta? 10 answers

Prior to moving to Atlanta almost 3 years ago, I had a recommendation from my doctor to seek a breast reduction. Previously, I was on Medicaid in SC...

Are there any exercises to effectively reduce breast size? 15 answers

I have obnoxiously large breasts, and I dread waking up in the morning because of them. I cannot afford surgery (one doctor quoted me at $15,000 for...

Breast implants after breast reduction? 4 answers

I am currently a small 34 D and have always liked the shape and firmness of my implants but I am afraid that if I get another implants with my already...

Breast reduction from DD cup to B achievable? 6 answers

I wear a DD bra. I am a heavy woman at 200 lbs and am 5'7 tall. I am 41 years old and want to go to a B cup. My back is killing me, my neck hurts and...

Will Medicaid cover my Breast reduction? 2 answers

I'm 33 yearsold and I weigh 177lbs. and my cup size is DDD and I'm only 5'2". I have back problems but I dont have the money to pay for a Breast...

How long before skin completely heals after breast reduction? 3 answers

I had a Breast reduction. I was a DDD and I am now C and I am very happy with the results thus far. I only had the surgery a week ago and was...

How risky is Breast reduction by non-ABMS surgeon? 7 answers

My doctor studied medicine and plastic surgery in South Africa. He's Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the South African College of Medicine &...

Is Breast reduction safe while pregnant? 10 answers

Should I have the surgery while I am pregnant? Just found out I am six weeks pregnant, should I still have Breast reduction surgery next week?

Will insurance cover revision for uneven Breast reduction results? 11 answers

I had a Breast reduction done many years ago and have very painful scar tissue as a result of it. My breasts are also 2 VERY different sizes where...

How to convince insurance to cover breast reduction? 5 answers

I am 20 years old and I have 38DD breasts. I would love to get a breast reduction because as long as I can remember I have had back, neck and knee...

Possible to have only one surgery for uneven breasts? 12 answers

I have uneven breasts. I have seen a plastic surgeon but he said I need to get breast reduction, then have the breast implants placed. I remember...

How is nipple sensitivity after breast reduction? 4 answers

I'm having a Breast reduction and will not be able to keep my nipple intact. Is there anyway detaching the nipples can be avoided and what problems...

Waiting to get pregnant after breast reduction surgery? 2 answers

How long should I wait to get pregnant after breast reduction surgery?

Will MedicAid cover reduction of DD breasts? 2 answers

I am a 23 year old single mom who suffers from severe back and shoulder pains and horrible posture as a result of my 38DD breasts. Is it possible my...

Stitches did not dissolve after Breast Reduction? 3 answers

I had a Breast reduction May 19, 2009 and my doctor told me that he used dissolvable stitches. I assumed that by now being almost 8 weeks out that the...

When is a good time to have Breast reduction done? 9 answers

I would like to know when it is a good time to have a Breast reduction. I have wanted to have a Breast reduction for a number of years. I used to have...

Infection after breast reduction? 3 answers

I had breast reduction surgery 6 months ago and everything went great. I am very pleased with the outcome and the healing went well. However, two...

Breast reduction for a 14 year old? 3 answers

I have a 14 yr. old daughter who wears a 42 bra. She has Asperger's Syndrome, and suffers from tactile defensiveness. She has angry, red stretch...

Breast reduction size for insurance to cover surgery? 15 answers

I would like to have a breast reduction. I'm currently a 40DDD. In order for insurance to cover the procedure, what size would I need to go down to?

Blood loss during Breast Reduction? 8 answers

I gave birth 3 months ago and lost a lot of blood, I had to have a blood transfusion because I was anemic. If I lost a lot of blood during childbirth...

Breast size after a reduction of 500cc? 8 answers

I'm getting a breast reduction and the doctor is taking 500cc out of each breast. I am currently a 38DD, what will be my new size?

Downsizing 350cc Breast implants to 250cc okay? 5 answers

I had 480cc (teardrop) Breast implants put in prior and 8 months ago, and had a Breast reduction and lift. The doctor took my size down to 350cc...

Correcting Breast Reduction results? 2 answers

I had Breast reduction 4 months ago. My surgeon says that my breasts are sagging and that as a result my nipples are going to appear too high. He...

Breast reduction of 500 grams from d cup breasts? 7 answers

I recently had shoulder surgery for several different issues. The ortho surgeon and my PT both said in order for my shoulder to heal I need a Breast...

Recommended age to have Breast Reduction? 8 answers

What age do I have to be to have a Breast reduction even if I'm a size K and have all the symptoms that older women have? Worse still, it is ruining...

How much Breast reduction can be achieved via surgery? 7 answers

Will I be able to go from a 10DD to a 10B, or is that too much, as some people have told me?

Breast reduction from 34K to 34C? 3 answers

I am a 34K and would really love to be a 34C. Is that possible? I was told that they might grow bigger again after the surgery - true? I am...

Hypersensitive nipples years after Breast reduction? 2 answers

I had a breast reduction and lift Sept 2002 and my nipples are embarrassingly hypersensitive and a padded bra does not really help. What can I do? It...

Breast reduction for patient with protein S deficiency? 3 answers

I have a protein "S" deficiency which caused me to have several Pulmonary Embolisms in the past. I'm having a Breast reduction in July. What...

Disproportionately small breasts during reduction? 4 answers

If I want a disproportionately small breasts, will a doctor be willing to do this type of Breast reduction procedure? Why or why not? I don't want...

Procedure for improving brown and red scars on breast and armpits? 5 answers

I have surgical scars on my breast after a breast reduction surgery and I also have surgical scars under my armpits. Is there any procedure that can...

Good breast size after reduction for large frame? 8 answers

I am about 5 ft 9 in and weigh about 250 lbs, with large frame and more muscle than fat (but not very lean). I want to have a breast reduction because...

Breast reduction possible despite weight? 10 answers

I'm considering a Breast Reduction next year in Spring 2010. I'm 5 ft tall and about 50 lbs. overweight. I have many problems regarding my large...

Would breast reduction help relieve body pain? 3 answers

I am 36J now, and only 5'2". I have been having a lot of body pain. Would a breast reduction help relieve me of some pain? How can I find a good...

Breast reduction on keloid-prone skin? 3 answers

I am considering breast reduction. I am 5'3 138 lbs with a size 34DDD I am miserable. The only problem is I have keloid-prone skin. I do get permanent...

Is breastfeeding possible after breast reduction? 11 answers

I am 20 years old and I have 38DD breasts. I would love to get a breast reduction because as long as I can remember I have had back, neck and knee...

Extra skin after downsizing Breast implants? 3 answers

Will I have extra skin if I downsize my implants from a 380cc to a 300cc? I have had 360cc implants filled to 380cc for 8 years. Over time, I feel...

Can a reduction make breasts symmetrical? 13 answers

My right breast is larger than my left breast and I think I'd like to get the right one reduced rather than elect for a breast augmentation. Is a...

Would Breast Reduction make a big difference in ease of exercise? 7 answers

My teenage(16 years) daughter finds that her very large breasts interfere with her performance in athletics. She is fairly short and slender, and her...

Is 200 grams of fat in breast reduction a large amount? 12 answers

My insurance company will not approve my breast reduction unless the surgeon takes 850 grams of fat. My surgeon has recommended 650 grams. Is the...

Candidate for breast reduction and tummy tuck? 5 answers

I am a 32-year-old mother, 5'8", and weighing 323 lbs. I have looked into gastric bypass and have been turned down cause of insurance reasons. I...

Will insurance cover Breast Reduction of EE and DDD breasts? 3 answers

I'm 28 and I have Medicaid but I was wondering if a Breast reduction would be covered. I have one breast that measures as an EE and the other as a DDD...

Breast reduction for 46m cup size? 5 answers

I was considering a breast reduction because I'm about 5'0 and I wear a size 46m in bra size. I have severe back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as...

Insurance companies and hospitals that cover breast reduction? 4 answers

I would like to know what insurance covers breast reduction and which hospitals? I am 20 years old, my weight is 148lbs. 5"3, and im a 42DD.

Reduction for breasts with freeflow silicone? 2 answers

I badly need breast reduction for my breasts with freeflow silicone injected over 25 years ago. Size 46DD or E. My breasts were perfect until I gained...

How to get documentation for breast reduction insurance? 11 answers

In my past question, I was told I could go to a regular family doctor or a gynecologist to get documention for breast reduction insurance. How do I go...

Typical volume after breast reduction? 10 answers

I am having a breast reduction in 6 weeks. What is the typical breast volume remaining once the procedure is finished? I'm currently 141 lbs,...

Will insurance cover Breast Reduction for H cup breasts? 3 answers

I have been suffering for years with back, neck, and shoulder pain due to the size of my breasts but never got surgery due to lack of insurance and I...

Waiting necessary before breast reduction for teens? 5 answers

I'm almost 16 and I have a 40DD breast size. Do I need to wait to have a breast reduction?

Will my insurance cover Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Dear Dr.,I am a mother of 4 and even though I eat healthy food and exercise 5 times a week, I am not able to lose the weight. I have been considering...

Can breast tissue grow back after breast reduction? 5 answers

Is it possible for breast tissue to grow back after a breast reduction? I had it done a couple of years ago and now my breasts look like they're the...

Waiting period for Breast Reduction or Lift after weight loss? 11 answers

I have recently lost 46 lbs and have about 15 more to go. My breast size has not decreased significantly, only from a DDD cup to a DD cup. How long...

Is Breast Reduction safe for patient with Psoriasis? 2 answers

I have very large breasts. I'm hoping to get Breast reduction soon but I also have psoriasis. Would that be a factor considered when undergoing...

Breast Reduction to a C cup for very large breasts? 4 answers

I am having a Breast Reduction on the 31st of October. Though my doctor has assured me I can go for a C cup, I am just wondering if its possible. I am...

Is it safe to get DD cup breasts down to B cups? 4 answers

Hello. I am a 16 year old, I weight about 150 and I'm about 5'9" with size double D breasts and I was thinking of getting Breast reduction as...

Ideal Breast cup size my frame? 7 answers

What is the best cup size for a body frame of 5 ft, 130 lbs with a cup size of 38DDD? Also, I'm 23 years old.

Documentation of back problems for breast reduction insurance coverage? 8 answers

I appreciate the answers I got for my question about getting a breast reduction for my size H breasts and I have taken the advice from my answers...

BCBS insurance coverage for Breast Reduction and Panniculectomy? 9 answers

Is there any way that BCBS would cover a breast reduction and a panniculectomy for the purpose of relieving osteoperosis? Can these surgeries be tied...

Breast implants for C cup breasts after reduction? 10 answers

I am 5'2, 115 lbs, and 21 years old. I have huge 34DD breasts. I am very active and enjoy staying fit, although it's difficult for me to be able to...

Does combining breast reduction and liposuction cost less? 4 answers

If insurance covers a breast reduction, and should I want to have liposuction done also, will it cost me less to get these all done at the same time?

Breast reduction for 1 cup size smaller? 4 answers

My breasts are size C. They are not so big but they are not small either. The problem is I don't feel comfortable with them and they don't look...

Medical assistance for breast reduction? 2 answers

I am 5'4", weigh 152 lbs, and wear a 36G. I have extreme back and neck pain from my breasts. I have indentions where my bra straps lay. I do...

Breast reduction coverage by Medicaid possible? 4 answers

I am a 19 year old single mother. I am 5 foot 1, and weigh 113 pounds. My breasts are a 34DD. Since I entered middle school my breasts have been...

Breast Reduction of 500 grams too much for dd cups? 5 answers

I've had several spinal surgeries since I was 15. I'm 22 now and since I was in 6th grade I've had large breasts. I'm 5'0, 125lbs, and a 36D-DD...

What to do for insurance coverage for tummy tuck and breast reduction? 2 answers

I have spreaded since I had my daughter 3 years ago. I am a size D and my breasts get in the way. I also need a tummy tuck because my fat on my...