Sarasota Breast Reduction doctors
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Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
3700 Central Avenue Suite 1, Fort Myers |
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Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
607 South Magnolia Avenue , Tampa |
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3 answers |
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David L. Mobley, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota |
1 answer | |
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Scott J. Engel, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S.Tamiami Trail, Sarasota |
1 answer | |
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James H. Schmidt, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota |
1 answer |
Recent Answers
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 my breasts, and grooves in my shoulders from the weight even though I have fantastic bras.
I know I am a good candidate for reduction surgery and insurance has indicated they will likely approve due to these factors. I have lost 80 pounds and now weigh 190lbs only a loss of one cup size. I am wondering how much tissue is likely to be removed.
You certainly should be qualified to have a breast reduction because of your size and noted complaints. The largest bra size that I have ever had for a breast reduction was a 42JJ, and the patient was reduced to a D cup. The amount of weight removed from each breast was about3000 to 3500 grams( approximately 6.5 pounds each side. You should be able to have a good result, but the technique may have to be a free nipple technique, meaning that the nipple and areola will be removed and moved to a higher position on the breast as a graft rather than to remain attached to the breast. You should ask your local Plastic Surgeon about this.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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 youngest is now a year old and my breast have not returned to "normal" size. I am still wearing my maternity, size F bras. My back and neck hurt all day long. As I said earlier, I have always been large breasted. Will insurance allow me to be a size D, or must you go really small? Am I a good candidate for insurance to cover my breast reduction? I am 33 years old, 5'7", and 165 lbs.
I believe that every Plastic Surgeon would consider your request very appropriate considering your current breast size. The decision rests with your insurance company, however, and this often is a challenge for the well deserving patient. Always use the advise of your local Plastic Surgeon in trying to increase the possibilities for approval for your request. You may be asked to try to lose some weight, engage in physical therapy or chiropractic care for a period of time to show that conservative measures have been considered.
If all else fails and it is not covered, be aware that you still can move forward with the operation and should expect a good result.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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 my shoulders look like I have cut-out marks in them. Is this a realistic goal for breast reduction?
This is too big of a reduction, in my opinion. The circulation to the nipple and areola is critical to maintain and significant breast reductions can compromise this. I would advise you that a reduction to a size more closely approaching a C cup might be more appropriate.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
