Breast Reduction: Q&A
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I'm considering a Breast Reduction next year in Spring 2010. I'm 5 ft tall and about 50 lbs. overweight. I have many problems regarding my large breasts: from rashes to neck pain and all. I have a 36 DD and want to go to a lower B size. What is your opinion? I thank you in advance for your answer.
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FreeSpirit333
in Augusta Ga
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Breast Reduction and Weight Loss?
Thank you for the question.
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Although the breast reduction surgery may help you at this point, if you are contemplating the weight loss then it would be in your best interest to have the breast surgery after you have reached your long-term stable weight (If possible). This will improve your chances of achieving your goals and minimize the...
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Breast reduction good in overweight patients.
Hi.
You sound like you should have a breast reduction right away. You will feel better, you will look better, and it may give you new motivation to lose weight.
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Breast Reduction
While you will have the best results if you loose weight before your surgery, it may actually be very helpful for you to have the surgery sooner. If you have the breast reduction, you may be able to exercise more easily and loose even more weight than before the breast reduction. Good luck.
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Breast reduction when overweight isn't a good idea
You will have a safer surgery, carry fewer risks, and have a better cosmetic result if you lose weight down to within 10-15 pounds of your ideal weight before having a breast reduction.
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Breast Reduction if Overweight
It really depends on your symptoms and the problems you are having. Women who have large breasts and are slightly overweight, have difficulty exercising because of their large breasts. These patients are good candidates for breast reduction as it will allow them to carry on their daily activities afterwards as well as be able to exercise.
Good luck.
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Breast reduction
If you feel you are overweight, you may want to lose some weight prior to a breast reduction. This will help minimize any complications such as infection, wound healing problems or blood clots if you go into the surgery at a lower weight. Losing some weight before surgery may also be reflected in your breast size, which may become smaller. To go from a DD bra cup to a B may be difficult in that the breast size may become slightly flattened in appearance; give some thought to becoming...
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Weight loss before breast reduction
Some patients will tell me it is impossible to lose weight with the their breasts being large as it prevents them from exercising. Do realize that you can have a breast reduction at your current weight but if you lose weight after the surgery your breasts will most likely sag and have a deflated look. Although it is always a task losing weight I can't stress the importance of it ahead of time. Generally, the patients recover better as well.
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon
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Weight and body-contouring
On what basis are you 50 pounds overweight? Look at your lifestyle and optimize your health as far as diet,exercise and activity level is concerned prior to any body-contouring procedure. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can put your breast size in context and guide you in the timing of your surgery.
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Lose the weight first.
Try to lose some weight first. You always tolerate surgery best when you are not over weight. You requre less anesthesia and usually have an easier recovery.
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Breast reduction and weight loss
Hi, I would definitely recommend losing your weight prior to surgery. You will be more satisfied with your results. In addition, if you lose weight after your reduction, your breasts may change significantly. Good luck, /nsn.
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