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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 Scars - How to Avoid Scarring?

I am considering a breast reduction.  I have breasts that are FF! I am only 23, 5 ft 2, and I weigh about 135 pounds. I have tried to loose...

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Scarless Breast Reduction

Seeking smaller breasts --currently a D. I saw a TV show that talked about scarless breast reduction.  How is this done?  Where can I get...

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Full and Perky Breasts After Breast Reduction?

I am going to have a breast reduction and want them to look full or perky. I am wondering if during a breast reduction, anything can be done to...

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Why Won't Doctors Accommodate D Cup to B Cup Breast Reduction?

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

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I'm a 5' 2" 160lb W/ 36G Sagging Breasts W/ Neck & Shldr Pain. Should I Lose 20lbs Before Having the Reduction?

I was a 34DD prior to my first pregnancy but after having my first child I grew to 36G. Despite working out and losing some of the baby weight from my...

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Breast Reduction from C Cup to A Cup

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...

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Breast Reduction to a C Cup for Very Large Breasts?

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...

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Breast Reduction for a 16-year-old Girl?

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...

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Medicaid Coverage for Breast Reduction of a C and Dd Cup Breasts?

My right breast is DD and my left a C. I've struggled with this for 8 years. Doctors said they would catch up around when I turned 18 but they didn't...

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DD to B Cup Size Breast Reduction for a 16 Year Old?

I am 16 and have DD cup sized breasts. I am 128 lbs and 5'0" tall. I am getting a Breast reduction soon and want to know if going from a DD to a...

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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 from DD Cup to B Achievable?

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...

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Good Breast Reduction Surgery Video

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

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Possible to Go from a D Cup to a B Cup on Petite Woman?

Hi, I am in early twenties, 5'2, weigh 110. I have been 34D since I was 14. My nipples are 2 inches lower than I want them to be, and my breasts...

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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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Is Breast Reduction of 38I to 38D Possible?

I have had a great deal of neck and back pain for years (I was a DD as a 10-year-old and I am now an I cup as a 41-year-old). I also have rashes under...

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Breast Reduction Advice for a 15-year-old?

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...

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Teen Breast Reduction: Waiting Necessary for Teenagers?

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

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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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Breast Size After a Reduction of 500cc?

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?

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Breast Reduction of 500 Grams Too Much for Dd Cups?

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...

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Tips for Getting Insurance to Approve Breast Reduction?

I am 5'7" and last weighed at 210lbs, yes I know I am over weight. My bust is 40 H. I have been working out at my apartment's gym for a few weeks...

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Second Breast Reduction for 34DD Breasts?

I had a breast reduction 8 years ago (I was a size 34G), I went down to a 34C. Over the course of the years, for some unexplained reason, my breasts...

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Breast Reduction and Lift Insurance Coverage Requirements?

I am a healthy 28-year-old. I was a 34 DD before having kids. I am 5'3" and weigh 150 lbs. I have 10 more lbs to go before I meet with a surgeon....

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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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How to Convince Insurance to Cover Breast Reduction?

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...

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Should 18 Year Old Wait for Breast Reduction with F-sized Breasts?

I'm 18 and 5' and weigh 106lbs but I have 32f breasts. Should I wait til I am older for reduction? I do experience back pain and I cannot do...

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Breast Reduction from B to A Cup - Options, Cost and Scarring?

I am 21 years old and am uncomfortable with my breast size. I love their shape, but they feel too big for my body, and I constantly wear sports bras...

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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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Nipple Loss from Breast Reduction and Lift

How often does nipple loss from breast reduction or breast lift occur? Why? What can the patient and surgeon do to prevent it?

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Breast Reduction Exercises?

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...

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Will Medicaid Cover Breast Reduction for H Cup Breasts?

I am 26 yrs from New Orleans and am on medicaid. I've been to the doctor several times for my back and breasts. My right breast is longer than my left...

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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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Recommended Age to Have Breast Reduction?

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...

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How Soon After Breast Reduction Can One Become Pregnant?

I am scheduled for breast reduction in a few weeks. I am now considering having another child, since I am of older maternal age I do would not want to...

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How to Get Documentation for Breast Reduction Insurance?

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...

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500g Breast Reduction - What Size Will I Be?

I'm 42yrs 5'3" 213 lbs. I'm heavier than I look. I truely look about 175lb w/ clothes on. I wear 38-40 D-DD depends on bra. I've...

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Breast Reduction for a 14 Year Old?

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...

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Breast Reduction from 34K to 34C?

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...

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Severe Body Pain from DD Breasts Qualifies for Breast Reduction?

I have been having severe back, neck and shoulder pain for many years now and I have pain in my chest when I sleep and when im awake. I have DD...

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How Will Further Weight Loss After Breast Reduction Results?

I understand that the best scenerio is to be at your optimum weight but in my case that's what I'm trying to do. But the back issues are hindering me...

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Will Insurance Cover Breast Reduction for D Cup Breasts?

I'm 5'9" with size 32D breasts. I am very athletic and small framed. I would love to get rid of back, neck, and shoulder pain as well as...

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Fat Necrosis 18 Months After Breast Reduction. Will Anything Other Than Surgery Help?

The fat necrosis has caused my nipple to pull inward. Also, my nipple is often itchy. Is there any way other than surgery to sort this out?...

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Can I Lose Weight to Get Smaller Breasts?

I am 21yrs old. I'm 5'1'' and 135lbs. My breasts are a size 34G. I lost some weight and went from an H to a G. Will I be able to lose...

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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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How Safe is Breast Reduction?

I would like to get breast reduction but im so nervous about the whole surgery because there has been so many deaths or complications during or after...

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Is Breastfeeding Possible After Breast Reduction?

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...

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Will MedicAid Cover Reduction of DD Breasts?

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...

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Will Insurance Allow Breast Reduction from F to D Cup?

I have always been large breasted and have always wanted a reduction. In the past 2 years, I have given birth to two children and breastfed. My...

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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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I Am 15 and Have Size 32E Breasts Would I Be Able to Get a Breast Reduction, and if So How Would I Go About It?

So i am a size 32E and my breasts prevent me from playing some sports and swimming.I have really bad self confidence and self-esteem issues and suffer...

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Breast Reduction Coverage by Medicaid Possible?

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...

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What Are the Stats on Loss of Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Reduction Surgery?

I am 5ft 3" and a 32G cup and 43 years old. I am considering breast reduction surgery to relieve back, neck and shoulder pains but am very...

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Insurance Companies and Hospitals That Cover Breast Reduction?

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.

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I Am Aged 14 with Double D Sized Breasts, I Wish to reduceThem to a Size B with Pills is This the Right Thing to Do?

I am a dancer, and my boobs aggravate me A LOT. I completely detest my boobs, and I want more than anything to get rid of them. they are a huge...

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Can I Have a Reduction on One Breast and a Lift on the Other?

My breasts have always been very uneven -- more than 1 cup size difference. I was wearing a 36DD bra (the size of the larger one), then lost about 60...

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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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Possible to Have Only One Surgery for Uneven Breasts?

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...

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Medical Assistance for Breast Reduction?

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...

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Breast Reduction Possible Despite Weight?

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...

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Possible to Have Complete Breast Reduction and Implants?

I'm 5'3, 120 lbs, 27-year-old with 34D breasts. They are very uncomfortable. My lower back always hurts (while sleeping, sitting, etc). Is it...

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Breast Reduction from B-cup to A-cup for an Athlete?

I'm 26 years old, female, and VERY athletic. I work out nearly everyday in multiple competitive sports. I currently have a size B cup, which I know...

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Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage for Patients Below 18?

I am 17 years old and I weigh 130 pounds. I am 5'3" and have a 38 F/G bust. I want to get a breast reduction but my insurance say "patients...

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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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Breast Reduction on Keloid-prone Skin?

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...

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How Long After Major Breast Reduction Until I See my New Size Breasts?

I had a breast reduction 4 weeks and took 900cc out of one breast and 870cc out of another. I was a 40G and was hoping to be a small C. (My doctor and...

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Documentation of Back Problems for Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage?

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...

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Pro Athlete, Breast Reduction Revision.

Hello, I'm a pro athlete, 5ft 8, 18%body fat. I had a breast reduction in July (19y.o) I was a ddd in my left breast and a dd in my right. I...

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2 Months Post-Reduction. Still Larger Than Expected.

I had my reduction just over 2 months ago. I was a full 32DD now am a 32D. Although I know my surgeon couldn't guarantee my a certain size we...

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Would Breast Reduction Make a Big Difference in Ease of Exercise?

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...

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Breast Reduction for 17 Year Old with 36F Breasts?

I'm 17 and I have fairly large breasts they are a 36F, not only that one is larger than the other and i have back back pain, shoulder pain, neck...

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How Old Does a Person Have to Be to Get a Breast Reduction? (30GG, Age 14)

Im 14 turning 15 in october and I already wear a size 30GG cup Im 5ft 4in and weigh 135 lbs but most of that is muscle weight because I exercise...

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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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Can a Reduction Make Breasts Symmetrical?

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...

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Differences Between Breast Reduction Techniques?

For Breast Reduction surgery, what are the differences in types of surgery? What are the differences between "Wise pattern", "anchor...

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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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Possible to Have Breast Reduction Results Similar to Augmentation?

I'm 5'3, 120 lbs, 27 y/o with 34D breasts. They are very uncomfortable. My lower back always hurts (while sleeping, sitting, etc). I am considering...

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Breast Reduction - Can I Go Down to a C Cup?

Hi im considering of breast reduction..im 26 yrs.old,5'2,102lbs. I have asymmetry,big and sagging breast..I want to make it a little smaller,full...

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Overweight and Breast Reduction

I am a 26 year old female with breast size 38-40I, 5'4, and weight about 225 pounds. I am considering a breast reduction because of severe back,...

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Breast Reduction Through Liposuction with Breast Lift

I plan to get a breast reduction done through liposuction along with a breast lift. How safe is this procedure and what are the risks involved?

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Is It Safe to Have Multiple Liposuction Procedures with Breast Reduction?

My Doctor told me that he will do Liposuction for my back, waist, tummy, upper arms, breast and chin. And inject the fat in my hips (sides) as it's my...

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Breast Reduction Scar Removal

I am a 19 year old female. I had a breast reduction in October of 2009. After surgery, I was pleased to see how much perkier and smaller my breasts...

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Breast Reduction for a C Cup?

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...

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Candidate for Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck?

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...

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Is it Safe to have a Second Breast Reduction?

I had a breast reduction at 18, I weigh 115, 5'6 and my breasts went from a double/triple D to a C after the surgery. However about 4 years later,...

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Breasts Too Large After Reduction?

I had breast reduction surgery two weeks ago. They now look lovely and no longer drag on my neck. However I was aghast to find that I'm still...

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Breast Reduction in 2007 and They Have Grown Back. Why?

I use to be a 34 c then gave birth and breast feed my breast got so huge and after breast feeding they just got bigger, had reduction in 2007 and 2010...

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What Insurance Companies Cover Breast Reductions?

I am looking into the possibility of getting a breast reduction, and I don't think my insurance policy covers them, even if they are determined to...

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Will Breasts Grow Back to Pre-surgery Size if I Have Children?

I'm 27, 5'8" and 150 lbs (no kids). I'm a 32G. My doctor & chiropractor have recommended reduction to help with my back problems....

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Breast Fibroadenomas and Breast Reduction

Is it safe to do breast reduction surgery if I have breast fibroadenomas? Tthank you.

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NHS Breast Reduction - Do I Qualify?

I want to have breast reduction but i'm unsure whether i would qualify. i'm 5'1 and have breasts that are 36FF/G I'm am pretty petite...

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Is Zeltiq Used for Non-invasive Breast Reduction for Women?

I have been thinking about a breast reduction for some time, but I shy away because of the scars. I have read about men using Zeltiq to get rid of...

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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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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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Can Breast Reduction Surgery Correct Tuberous Breasts?

Im 15 i hate my brests and i have been told that the only way i can fix my breasts is with surgery. i am hesetant to go under the knife because i am...

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Breast Reduction for an 18 Year Old?

Hi. I'm 17 years old, 5'7", and 145 lbs. I have D breasts and would like Bs. I want them lifted, a redection, and a small implant to make...

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Size 46L - How Small Can I Get with a Breast Reduction?

I am a 46 L I weigh about 270 and im 5ft 8 in tall. how small can i go realistically after a breast reduction?

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Do I Have to Wait for my Milk Supply to Dry Up for Breast Reduction?

Ive been waiting for my breast reduction and the time has come however i just stopped breast feeding 4 days ago and my surgery is in two days can i go...

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Will Medicare/caid Pay for Breast Reduction?

I know this has been asked a few times so sorry in advance but I was wondering if Medicare/caid would cover a breast reduction. I am 21, about 5'3...

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Breast Reduction for Asymmetrical Breasts

Im considering breast reduction,is it possible that when i perform the said procedure my breast will become symmetry?

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Is Breast Reduction Reasonable for a Teenage Girl Since There is a Possibility of Further Breast Growth?

What is the recommended age for teenage girls? Would it be traumatic for a 15-year old? Would breast tissue still grow for a few more years?

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Can I Have Kids After Breast Reduction?

Can I have kids after breast reduction?

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Breast Reduction + Implants and Capsular Contracture - What Should I Do?

Had breast reduction w/silicone impl same time ~ 1yr ago,D to B. Wanted breast that look full& my surgeon said can't achieve with reduct....

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I Am a Healthy 85 Year Old. I Want (And Need) a Breast Reduction.

I am 5' tall now-and weigh 121(probably 10 lbs are my breasts) i wear a 32 DX size bra.

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Am I a Candidate for Having Insurance Cover my Breast Reduction?

50 years old, 5'8" and 210lbs. Currently I am a 42DD. Last year I weighed 240, even with wight loss breast size has not decreased. I've...

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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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Would I Be a Good Candidate for a Breast Reduction?

I am 28-29 inches under my bust, about 37 inches around my bust withut a bra or support. I am 5 foot 3, almost or barely 5 foot 4. Would I be a good...

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How to Find an Insurance Company to Help Me Get a Breast Reduction?

I am 21 years old and weight 160 ibs im 5'2. My breast are a 38 F! I have tried to find insurance that will help me get a breast reduction, but...

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Advice on Breast Reduction for a 15 Year Old

This may be similar to other questions but, I'm 15 years old, my height is approximately 5'2" and I weigh about 45 kilograms (99.20 lbs)....

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Will Pregnancy After a Reduction Cause Breasts to Return to Original Size?

I have 1 child from which my pregnancy took me from an f cup to a j cup i am considering a reduction this year but i would like more children what are...

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How Often Does Scarring Result After a Tripple D to C Breast Reduction?

Does the amount of reduction relate to scaring on the breast at all?

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I'm 18, Getting a Breast Reduction, but I Stopped Breathing, Should I Be Concerned?

I am getting a breast reduction next Wednesday, but this morning I stopped breathing in my sleep. It was a very strange experience, because I was...

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Is 15 to Young for Breast Reduction?

My daughter is having extermly painful sholder and back pains. Also she comes home crying everyday because of teaseing and the pain. She's tall...

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Uneven Breasts and Keloids, What Are my Options?

I currently am overweight, but have always had uneven breasts. As I have started losing weight, it has become even more obvious and uneven than before...

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