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I'm 17 and I Have Saggy 32E Breasts - Should I Get a Reduction or Lift?
I'm not a big girl, i only weigh 130. They are saggy. should i get a breast lift or a breast reduction even tho i'm not very old?
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ccg
in Chickasha, OK
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Breast Lift vs Breast Reduction
Hi ccg,
Deciding on whether to have a breast lift of breast reduction depends more on breast anatomy than your age. We will assume that your breast development is complete, and your weight is stable.
A Breast lift corrects:
sagging
A Breast reduction corrects:
sagging
heaviness
If you have heavy breasts (as an E cup implies), you should have a breast reduction. A breast reduction will lift your breasts in the same manner as a...
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Breast Reduction Candidate?
Thank you for the question.
It sounds like you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery.
As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure you also understands that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow...
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Lift versus reduction
An E cup is a large breast, despite your weight and is probably disportionate to your body. If you have a lift alone, the breasts will sag as you age or if you gain and lose weight, for example, during and after pregnancy. The breast reduction procedure includes a lift so, if your insurance covers this, it might be the most cost effective option for you. See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to clarify your options.
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You would need both
If breasts are saggy, they need to be reshaped surgically. If breasts are too large, then when they are reshaped some breast tissue can be removed to achieve the size you want.
Most insurance companies have minimum ages for these procedures. Check your insurance policy.
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Breast reduction for 32E breasts
It sounds like you would benefit from a breast reduction. When a reduction is done the breasts are lifted at the same time, ie you get both at once. Reducing your breasts so they are lighter, better shaped and more proportional to your bodys size can be very helpful in preventing future problems common with large breasts, ie back and neck pain, bra strap grooving and fungal rashes beneath your breasts.
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Breast reduction and lift in a 17 year old
IT sounds as if you need BOTH a breast reduction AND a lift. This will achieve an improvement in your breast shape as well as reduce the size from an E.
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Breast Reduction for 32E Breasts
If you are wanting smaller breast than you would want a Breast Reduction. The Breast Reduction will not only make them smaller but lift your breast up as well. I would recommend this because as you get older you may experience health issues such as back or neck pains being as large as you are.
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Breast lift with breast reduction
You seem to be an ideal candidate for a properly performed breast reduction. Breast reduction and breast lift are very similar procedures, both should result in an esthetically pleasing lifted breast. In your case, 32 E cup breasts on your size body frame will result in musculoskeletal problems. In my practice I routinely operate on patients in your age group with such presentation. The long term outcome to your health and to you breast appearance in very good.
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Breast reduction includes breast lift.
Hi.
As soon as you are sure your breasts are not growing any more, you should probably have a breast reduction. This is more important than your age. Breast reduction can make you look and feel better.
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Get the facts
You are off to a good start by asking your question here.
The fact is the reduction and lift have the same scar pattern. A reduction will remove volume and decrease the size of your breast. The lift will maintain your volume and restore it to a more youthful position.
Factors to consider are shoulder grooving from the bra, neck and back pain and the presence of rashes under the breasts. These are criteria woman and insurance companies use to determine...
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Large breasts and sagging
If you want to have smaller breasts, then they can be reduced. If not you can just have the breasts lifted.
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Sagging at a young age
At 17 years of age, with significant breast ptosis or sagging, I would consider evaluating your skin for a possible elastin deficiency. There are genetic conditions, such as the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome that predispose to loose sagging skin and may lead to recurrent drooping and disappointment if implants are used. Do consult with an experienced, well trained surgeon before jumping into a procedure.
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Pictures help determine if it is a reduction or a breast lift
Bra size is difficult to get correctly. You may need a reduction and you may only need a lift. Pictures would help a lot and an examination would help.
Seek a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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Lift or Reduction
If you are wearing a EE cup, your choice should be a reduction to decrease the excess weight and volume of the breast. By definition, a reduction also lifts your breast and places the areola/nipple in the proper position for a smaller breast.
Keep in mind that although you may be a good candidate at this early age, some young patients will continue to have breast growth/development into their early 20's. There is a small chance that you may need a secondary reduction....
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17 years old with E cup breasts--what to do?
Assuming you are emotionally mature with reasonable expectations, I think you'd be a great candidate for a breast reduction. A breast reduction, by the way, includes a breast lift. So you'd get both with one surgery. Please see a surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best wishes!
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Saggy 32E Breasts
Without posting photos very hard to be accurate with an answer. I would guess a breast reduction/lift. Seek 3 boarded plastic surgeons to have a personal in person evaluation. Regards
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