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Am I a Good Candidate for a Short Scar Breast Reduction Surgery?

I wear a 30HH bra which is my correct bra size but I would like to go down to a C cup or a D at most. I have been considering a BR but I am highly...

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19 Days Post Op. Right Breast Red, Itchy and More Firm Than Left Breast? (photo)

My right breast had an extensive reduction...about 400 grams. It hasn't healed well around the nipple from the beginning and also split along the...

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Shooting Pains Inside Breast (Into Nipple Area) over 2 Months After Breast Reduction- Why?

Breast reduction. afer 2 months, shooting pains in nipple

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4 Days Post Op Breast Reduction Bruising; Should I Be Concerned?

I have some very large (covering almost a 1/4 of breast), very dark purple bruising unlike any I have seen in post op pics from others who have had a...

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Concerned About Getting Good Post Op Shape After Breast Reduction and Lift.

I am 43 and a 34 DDD/F with sagging after baby and wt. loss. I have consulted w/ 3 surgeons about a breast reduction/lift. I have been disappointed...

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I Am 10 Days Post Op for Breast Reduction, And 1 Breast Is Painful, Should I Worry?

Over all I feel like I am wearing a metal bra(madonna circa 1995.My right breast has no real pain at all but the left one hurts.I have limited my RX...

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Complications Post Op BR W/O Insurance- Am I Responsible?

If my insurance does not agree to pay for my surgery and I end up having horrific complications (that require hospitalization) am I going to be...

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Is It Normal to Feel Like Someone is Squeezing the Crap out of Me? (photo)

I finally did it Feb 1, 2012 @ the age of 49. problem is not on the outside, but what is going on inside. I feel like someone is squeezing the crap...

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Is It Common for Spots of Blood After Breast Reduction?

My right breast it lightly bleeding under the breast a very bit, should i be worried?

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When the Doctors Quote Going Down 5 "Cup" Sizes What Does That Mean Exactly?

All these different ways to measure whats going to go and whats going to be left... my head is spinning. So for example if I was a 44ddd and was told...

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