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How Will DDD or E Cup Look Like After Breast Reduction to C Cup?

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?

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Breast Reduction and Lift Recovery Time

I'm seriously considering breast reduction and lift. I'm 18 and very active (I'll be playing college soccer starting this August.) I'm...

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Will Medicaid Cover my Breast Reduction?

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...

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Will Insurance Cover Breast Reduction of EE and DDD Breasts?

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...

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Breast Reduction Size for Insurance to Cover Surgery?

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?

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Ideal Breast Cup Size my Frame?

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.

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Will Medicare Cover Breast Reduction for a 60 Year Old?

Hi. I am a 60 year old female with OA, PMR and GCA. I've also had stents placed in the coronary arteries and angioplasty. I am a size 38DDD, could...

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Estimated Breast Size After Breast Reduction?

I am 5'9" tall and I weigh 255 lbs. I'm currently a DDD cup. If I would have 300 grams removed from each breast, what would my estimated cup...

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Heavy Sagging Breasts (38DDD)

Hi I have size 38DDD heavy sagging breasts. I am 36 years old have one child and my breasts started sagging at age 13 when I went into a C cup. My...

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Best Post Breast Reduction Bras

I had breast reduction surgery 1 week ago and am very pleased with the results. I went shopping for my 1st post-op bra and they measured me at a...

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Wait to Lose Weight Before Breast Reduction?

I use 42DDD bras. I want Breast reduction but I want something like a D. I have Medical. Will Medical cover it if I just want a D? I'm overweight....

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Does United Health Care Cover Breast Reduction?

Im 19 years old i weight 120 im 5"3 an my breast are DDD an i have lots of back problems. i ahve a little baby an i breast feed. is it still safe...

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Will Insurance Cover Asymmetrical Breasts for 16-year-old?

Hi, I'm 16 and my right breast is at a DDD while my left is a C. I constantly am in pain on my right side and my shoulders and back are seemingly...

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Breast Reduction for a 14 Year Old Girl

My daughter is 14yrs, she wears a DDD, she is 5'5", 150 lbs, she started her cycle when she was 10 yrs old. She has been asking for a breast...

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Breast Tissue and Fat Weigh the Same?

I wanted to know if breast tissue and breast fat weigh the same? Also, my surgeon said I would need 500 grams taken out of each breast. I am at least...

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Will Illinois Medicaid Cover Breast Reduction of G Cup Breasts?

I'm 5'1", 28 years old and have always had large breasts. My bra size right out of high school was 36DDD. That was 10 years and 2 children ago...

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Good Breast Size After Reduction for Large Frame?

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...

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Waiting Period for Breast Reduction or Lift After Weight Loss?

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...

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Age 15, 38/40DDD - Can I Get a Breast Reduction?

Im 15 and my Boobs Are a 38ddd or a 40ddd Cani Get a Breast Reduction? 5'1.5,220lbs.

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Typical Volume After Breast Reduction?

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,...

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Can I Lose Weight After Breast Reduction?

I'm 44 5'6, 165lbs w/40ddd sagging heavy breasts that are very dense and I want to be a 38d cup. I have neck and back pains daily. I plan on...

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Will Medicaid Pay for 36DDD Breast Reduction (Age 15)?

Im 15. 5'2 and weight 160 pounds. I want a breast reduction my breast are 36DDD. Will my medicaid pay for it?

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No Insurance - Breast Reduction Options?

I am 4'11 and overweight. I am exercising now but have so many aches and pains it is difficult to exercise and stay focused on weight loss. I...

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Insurance Coverage for Reduction / Correction of my Uneven Breasts?

I went to a plastic surgeon, and he said that most insurance companys would cover my surgery because of the fact I'm in really bad back pain and...

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How to Convince Parent That Breast Reduction is Needed

I'm 15 years old and have 34DD breasts--almost DDD. I'm thinking about getting a breast reduction done. I have read a lot in websites about getting it...

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Will Molina Healthcare of Ohio Pay for Breast Reduction?

I am a 38 DDD, my breasts are heavy and do sag. I get a lot of neck, shoulder, and back pain b/c of them. I do have indentations on my shoulders from...

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Breast Reduction Surgery, What's the Largest Reduction I Could Receive?

I am 21 with a bra size of 32-DDD. My height is 65.5 inches,my weight is 153 pounds. I have been large chested since puberty, and suffer from many of...

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What Will My New Breast Size Be After Reduction?

I weigh 153 lbs and am 5'5. I wear a 34ddd. My insurance approved me for a reduction of 500 g per breast. My PS says that my breast tissue...

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How Will I Look After 1000G Reduction?

I am a black female..who is 5'8 210 lbs, my breast are about a 40 DDD-E-F(somewhere in that reange). I am scheduled to have a reduction of 1000...

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Breast Reduction for 40 DDD

I was a 38 DD in HS and collage. I was 5'5 and 145 lbs. After pregnancy and breast feeding I went to a 40 DDD. I am now 185 lbs. but I am on a...

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Seek Second Opinion Regarding Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage?

Hello. I am 28 years old and am about 5'5" tall and weight around 180lbs which I have lost a lot of weight. My breast size is a 38DDD and I have...

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Breast Reduction

I am 36DDD and considering a BR. I have 2 kids (1 = 6 years and 2nd = 20 months). How long will it be before i will be able to lift my 2nd kid? 20...

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Can Having a Large Breast Size Cause Tendonitis And/or Bursitis?

My surgeon's nurse thinks that the pain in my shoulder and arm may have been a symptom from my large breasts (38 DDD). This pain happened out of...

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Age 15, 5'2" and Almost a 32DDD Bra Size. When Can I Get a Reduction?

I've recently been getting back aches and my breasts hurt constantly. I first got my period 3 1/2 years ago. Is it safe to get a reduction now?

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Age 40, 4'11", 56DDD - What Size Reduction Would Eliminate Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain?

I Am 40, Overweight and Short (4'11) and 56 DDD(F), What Size Could I Reduce to and Help Eliminate Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain?

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Should Teens Get Breast Reductions?

I am 18 years of age and i have a lot of pain i cannot take it no more but i love them but it to much of a lil girl like me too have ddd 39

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What Documentation Do I Need to Have my Breast Reduction Covered by Insurance?

I have been having back problems since 2006.I started seeing a chiro in 2008, but it got too expensive so I stopped going.Then in 2009 I went to my...

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36DDD, 370g Removed. What Will my Estimated Size Be?

Hi, my insurance company has approved my breast reduction surgery. My surgeon has to remove 370g from each breast. I currently wear a 36ddd. I work...

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Will a Breast Lift and Reduction Be Enough to Keep Breasts Up and Perky?

I am currently a 34DDD and I want my breasts to reduce my breasts to a perky D cup. I want to be able to wear cute shirts and dresses without having...

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Breast Reduction--Anchor Vs. Lollipop for Petite DDD? (photo)

I'm 5'2'' 125lbs and have DDD breasts. My PS won't perform a lollipop procedure on me even though it's a modest reduction and...

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How Many Cc Removed Will Be Best for my Back Pain?

I am a 34 DDD and only 5'4 and 130 lbs. The Korean doctor told me the will be removing about 7cm of skin but could not tell me the Cc's as of yet.

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I Am 17 Years Old and Hoping to Get Surgery Before College. Will Insurance Cover it? (photo)

I started developing breasts very early and in 7th grade I was already a C/D. I am now done growing according to my doctor and I am a 32DDD/E. I am...

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20 Year Old with 32 DDD Breasts, Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction?

I am twenty years old and I am only 4'11, I have huge breasts size 32 DDD, i know this is not proportionate to my height, and many people stare at...

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DD/DDD with 300cc Removed - What Size Will I Be?

How Small Will Breast Be from a Dd/ddd and 300 Cc"s Removed???

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I Was a DDD Cup Before Surgery, I Was Promised C Cup, Four Months Later Still DD. What Now?

I was a DDD before breast reduction, after making measurements my surgeon told me that he could give me C cups. I agreed to surgery. Now four months...

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36DDD: Having 1lb Removed From Each Breast - What Cup Size Will I be?

I Weigh 139 Pounds and I'm 5'5 Wearing a 36ddd. if I Have a 1lb on Each breast Taken out What Size would i be The ps said he would remove like...

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Can You Do A Breast Reduction for a Teenager?

Im fourteen years old and am curious if im a candidate for a breast reduction. im 5'5 and approximately 135 lbs. My breasts cause me alot of...

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Post Breast Reduction - Nipple Height

Okay so I had a reduction on dec.29.2010. It was only on my right breast to correct the asymmetry I had. my right was a 32ddd while my left is a 32c-d...

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Does Anybody in Columbia or Lexington, SC Do Free Breast Reductions?

I am a 23 yr old mom with a breast size of 44ddd or so i weigh 215-225 and im 5'3 its very hard trying to get around with these breasts they hurt...

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Breast Reduction - Realistic Breast Size

I have size 40 DDD breast. I am 5'6 and 180 lbs. I know I am overweight and have started exercising 5 times a week and completely changed my diet....

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Post Breast Reduction: Does Breast Ache Still Occur During the Premenstrual Cycle?

I am a 36DD and premenstrual my breast swell up to a ddd and ache. Will they still do this with a breast lift or reduction?

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Is Breast Reduction a Good Idea for Me?

I'm 17, 5'2, 108lbs and wear a 30E/DDD. My breasts have caused me extreme discomfort and very poor self esteem. I am also a very serious...

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Breast Reduction

Hello, I am 5"4 weighing 150 pounds. I am a breast size 36 DDD, how much would 500grams of tissue leave me at?

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Likelihood of Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction?

I am 20 years old, about 5'8'' and weigh roughly 135 lbs. I am a size 34DDD and am really interested in getting a reduction. If I document...

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Am I Too Tall For Insurance Coverage For My DDD Chest?

I am 5'11 weight is 140 breast size is 32ddd. My frame is tiny in spite of my height (5 1/2 inch wrist circ.) I also suffer with mild arthritis...

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Please Tell Me How Many Pounds Does a 42ddd Breast Weigh?

Im 32yrs old and I've always had big; heavy breast..but I never knew how much weight that I'm carrying on my chest alone.

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African American Woman Wants To Know Expectations For Breast Reduction Surgery

I'm 5'3, weighing 165 lbs, wearing a 36DDD. My surgeon stated he would remove between 600-800 grams. Would that bring me to a 36C or a 36D?...

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I Am About 5"8 and Weigh 180. My Breast Size is a DDD or G. Will Insurance Pay for Reduction?

I have Blue Cross and need to know if it likely that they would say I have enough tissue that could be taken out for them to cover this as a medical...

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Will Insurance Pay For a Reduction if You Have Implants? I Was a Saggy C Before, Now 40E?

I am a patient at Mayo for severe pain and back issures. I'd love a reduction but I have implants so I'm wondering if I would be covered?...

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Would I Qualify for a Reduction?

Im 19, 5'5", 150lbs and am a 40DDD. ive been a DDD since i was 15. ive had serious neck, back, and chest pain for years. ive tried losing...

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I Am of Mixed Race 38ddd What Kind of Scaring Can I Expect?

Mixed race (black/white) used to be 185lbs,5ft 7in.Suffering from extreme back pain.Am now considering breast reduction after losing 10kl(about...

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Will Affinity Health Insurance Pay for my Breast Reduction?

Im 20 years old 5'6 200 pounds I wear 44DDD I just recently gain weight but my breast has always been large I have a lot of back pains and my...

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Could a Breast Reduction Help Me? Would Insurance Be Likely to Cover It? (photo)

I'm 21 years old, and I have horrible back pains every day of my life. I've been wearing a C cup but was recently sized as a 32DDD. I'm...

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Breast Reduction for Teenagers, What Options are There for me?

I am 19 years old and I have 36 DDD sized breast. They are heavy and saggy. Is there anyway I can fix this without surgery? I have considered breast...

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Can I Get my Breast Reduction at 15?

Im 15 , i wear a 48DDD I really want a breast reduction it sucks to have big breast at a young age. My breast are holding me back from alot I cant...

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Im 170 and 5'5 , Will Tricare Cover my Breast Reduction?

Im 170 and 5'5 and I wear a 36ddd. I have severe headaches and back and neck pain, my doctor prescribed me some meds to take everyday and I see a...

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Had a Decompression of My Spine Due to a Car Accident. Am I a Candidate for Breast Reduction?

I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for coverage. Will they cover a breast reduction? I am 5'9" and weigh 230 pounds, wear a 44DDD and have...

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Should I Ask the Insurance if They Will Cover my Breast Reduction?

I wear a size 34DDD & weigh 120lbs. I am in the process of finding insurance. Should I ask the insurance if they will cover my breast reduction??

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Insurance Worry for Breast Reduction. Do You Think I Will Be Approved?

Hi everyone, i am a 20 year old college student. I have a breast reduction scheduled for may 25th. Even though i have not been approved yet , my ps...

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I Am 200lbs 5'4 Size DDD CUP, Would It Be Safe to Get a B Cup After Reduction?

I Am 200lbs 5'4 Size DDD CUP, Would It Be Safe to Get a B Cup After Reduction?

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