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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...

19 doctor answers

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...

7 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Suturing Technique for Less Scars?

I'm getting a breast reduction. Is there a suturing technique that surgeons use that will leave me with the least amount of scarring?

15 doctor answers

How Does the Doctore Determine What to Remove in a Breast Reduction?

My back hurts all the time, I have tried pt with no luck so I was referred for a breast reduction. Based on my frame the doctor wanted to remove 543...

10 doctor answers

Information About Areola Reduction

Just want to no how its done, how much it costs and whats the recovery like.I would only like it done to one of my areolas.also where do i find...

13 doctor answers

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

Is Inferior or Superior Pedicle Technique Better and Why?

Is Inferior or Superior Pedicle Technique Better and Why?

7 doctor answers

What Your Opinion About Laser Bra Breast Reduction? (photo)

What is anyones opinion about Laser Bra Breast Reduction? I am 21 and i am 5'3 and about 160 to 175lbs an is has a somewhat tiny figure and have...

10 doctor answers

Best Breast Reduction Technique & Nipple Placement? (photo)

Hi, Im 21 years old 5'2 118 lbs and 32DDD breasts. I want to reduce to a B or very small C at most. My chest has always overwhelmed my frame & has...

5 doctor answers

Which Incision Should I Choose for my Breast Reduction? (photo)

My PS gave me a choice between The Short Scar or the Inverted T for my breast reduction. When I asked for his advice he told "it is ultimately my...

8 doctor answers

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