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Breast Reduction - Best Technique?

Considering my photo, how will I best achieve some reduction to lessen back and shoulder pain but keep fullness in cleavage? I want the "armpit...

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Still Too Big After Breast Reduction

I had a breast reduction two months ago. I wanted to be a C cup but I am a small D. My surgeon said in six months he can re-operate and take more out....

13 doctor answers

Am I a good candidate for the short scar vertical technique lollipop scar? I am a 36DD and want to be a 36 full C

My plastic surgeon wants to make a short, small incision underneath my breasts and I wanted to eliminate this extra scar and just do the short scar...

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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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Should I Consider a Lollipop or an Anchor for my Breast Reduction? And What Size?

I've read a lot about both the anchor and the lollipop procedure. The anchor makes me reluctant because of the feared "boxy" look. I...

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Do I Have to Keep Applying Dressings at Two Weeks Post Op?

I had my breast reduction surgery via a lollipop insision on March 21st and have been changing my dressings daily. My question is, do I have to keep...

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Will Ridges Underneath Breasts Go Away After Breast Reduction?

I had BR surgery (lollipop method) on April 10 and I love the results and have had minimal discomfort. At my post-op appointment 8 days after surgery...

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