Can I Get Mammaplasty for Years of Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain?

I am a 63 year old woman 5 ft. 10 in and wear a 44i bra.

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Mammaplasty for Pain?

You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a thorough evaluation to determine your candidacy for breast reduction. From your brief description you seem to have symptoms of breast enlargement and may benefit from breast reduction . Certainly your age alone would not be a contraindicating factor.

Wanting a Breast Reduction

You sound like a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. You would definitely get relief of your back, neck and shoulder pain. If you are asking if your insurance would cover your procedure, chances are good that it would, if it is a policy that covers this procedure. The best way to find out is to have your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's office check on your benefits for you. Good luck. see video

You should've done it long ago !

I would recommend the procedure no matter what your age providing that your health allows this to be done safely. This would need to be assessed by your plastic surgeon together with your other health professionals if necessary. This procedure is very gratifying in terms of the relief of the symptoms that you mention. Best wishes.

Breast Reduction

Absolutley. Years of neck and back pain unresolved by conservative therapy is one of the most common indications for a reduction mammoplasty. Patients who suffer from neck pain, back pain, and shoulder grooving ususally get relief within days of their surgery.

Breast reduction at 63

Breast reduction is one of the most satisfying Plastic surgery procedures and you seem to be a good candidate. The next step would be to get medical clearance from your PCP and dont forget to get a mammogram if you havent had one the last year. Neck and back pain usually resolves very quickly after the reduction.

Breast Reduction for Back Neck and Shoulder Pain

Breast Reduction helps reduce alleviate or reduce symptoms of back, neck and shoulder pain most of the time if these symptoms are caused by or exacerbated by large sagging breasts. The weight of the breasts pulls forward and down causing strain on the neck and upper back muscles. Reducing the breasts and lifting them brings the breasts closer into the center of gravity and reduces some of this pull and stress on the posture. Breast reduction is one of the highest patient... more

Breast reduction

Yes, there is no reason, assuming that you're in good health, that you could not undergo a breast reduction procedure. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we do. I would not be surprised if you find that you wish you would've had the procedure done earlier in your life. I would suggest that you see your primary care physician or internist to check your overall health status and suitability for breast reduction surgery and general anesthesia.... more

Breast reduction for women over 60yrs old

Of course you can have a breast reduction. You must, however, be healthy or be cleared by your primary physician, cardiologist, etc. Women of advanced age do quite well after plastic surgery. Just remember to seek the advice of your primary physician and consult a Plastic Surgeon who is board certified in your state. Best wishes, Dr. H

Reduction for 44i cup

You would most certainly qualify for a breast reduction. The symptoms that your refer to are the hallmarks for patients who benefit the most from this procedure. A month or so after surgery, you will be asking yourself why did I wait so long to get it done. Seek the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck!