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My Doctor Told Me I Would Be Unable to Find Anyone to Perform Surgery Until 18 Years of Age? (photo)

I am currently 16 years old and a size 34 H . I'm 5'6 and weighed 160 lbs with a size 34 F , my breast size made it painful to exercise and I now...

12 doctor answers

Should I Get a Breast Reduction? (photo)

I am unsure if I should get a breast reduction. I have been to one plastic surgeon but he made me feel very uncomfortable. He said it would be good,...

12 doctor answers

Why is the Doctor Charging Extra if Breast Reduction is Covered?

My breast reduction was approved by Tricare. Doctor is charging me $3,500 for a breast lift and nipple reduction. Aren't breast lift and nipple...

16 doctor answers

Is a Drain Necessary for Breast Reduction?

I am going to have a breast reduciton surgery next week, my size is 36D and would like to have 2 cup smaller. the doctor told me that I dont need...

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Do I Need a Full Anchor Incision or Could I Possibly Do a Vertical with a Smaller Horizontal Incision? (photo)

I need help in deciding which incision will give me the best result for a breast reduction. I have been to several plastic surgeon consults. I am more...

8 doctor answers

What Are Your Thoughts on my Breast Reduction? (photo)

I am a 27yr old, 5'5" 177lb with dense glandular 34DDD(previously 42/44 before weight loss).I saw a endocrinologist for lactation whom said that...

8 doctor answers

Seroma Under the Armpit, What Treatment is Best when Draining is Not Work? Who Are the Best Doctors for Treatment? (photo)

My daughter just had her baby. While pregant she developed fat tiss.Two weeks after giving birth my daughter had surgery to remove excess breast...

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Bleeding Under Left Breast After Reduction; Normal Drainage or What? (photo)

12 days post op and for the past 3 days have persistent bleeding from under the left breast. first post op check 6 days ago and all was good. i still...

7 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Liposuction Breast Reduction with Benelli Breast Lift? (photo)

I am 42 years old and currently a size 36E and would like to be a 36C- Two plastic surgeons I visited said that I would need traditional breast...

4 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Anchor Incision Only Option for G Cup Breast Reduction?

I was told by a doctor that someone with breasts as large as mine (~34G) is not eligible for anything other than the anchor procedure for breast...

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