Can't Get Enough Support for 38DD Breasts

age 30, mother of 3, 5'6, 200 lbs, wear a size 38DD bra. wear a regular bra and a sports bra on top. never feels like i have enough support. my bras cut into me and thats painful sore underneath my breasts. my neck and shoulders hurt bad all the time. I can just feel the sagging and tugging on my neck and shoulders. desperate for help.

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Breast Reduction Candidate?

Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. Sometimes this procedure is covered by health insurance.  The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure. This... more

Breast reduction decreases

Sounds like you will benefit from a breast reduction surgery. For best results, get a consultation when you are stable at your ideal weight for at least 6 months. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction for 38DD breasts

Large breasts can restrict your lifestyle and cause a variety of medical problems. Even drastic weight loss won't result in more than negligible shrinkage. Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the contour of the breasts so that they are smaller and perkier. I commonly use a minimal incision technique (Le Jour), eliminating the need for large scars while providing a pleasing breast contour and shape that is proportionate to the patient’s body.... more

Breast reduction for heavy breasts

You would be well served by losing 20-30 pounds and having a breast reduction. The combination of these would put you into an entirely different frame of reference to your body and your heavy breast symptoms would be gone. Bra selection would be easy. While it isn't simple, it is best to lose the weight BEFORE the reduction for the best result. Just take in less calories, maintain your protein intake and increase your walking.

Obesity and Symptomatic large breasts

From my calculations you are about 70 pounds overweight with a BMI of 32.3 or obese. A lot of your symptoms would be improved with a significant change in lifestyle and weight loss. If after losing this weight you continue to experience pain from large breasts, you need to see if your health insurance plan pays for breast reduction surgery and if so, which local Plastic surgeons are in your network. Most insurance companies will not authorize breast reduction in women your size... more

Breast reduction

Sounds like with your symptoms you may be a candidate for a breast reduction. You should see a plastic surgeon to be evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction for pain in the shoulders and neck

Clothing is made for about a “C” bra cup since that is the average. It is also the most functional. At that size, the breasts need minimal support and bras for that size provide what that support without cutting in to your neck and shoulders. There are two ways of reducing breast size, and you may need both. The first and most important is weight reduction. You are presently at a BMI of 32.3, which puts you in the significantly obese category. You need to weigh no more... more

Breast Reduction (by lifestyle change or surgery) is in order...

Hi there- You are experiencing many of the classic symptoms of women with mammary hypertrophy. Your best bet is to try to lose some weight- in many women like yourself, weight loss will lead to a reduction in breast size that improves their symptoms. Even if significant weight loss does NOT cause a reduction in breast size or improvement in your symptoms, you will be healthier as a result of the weight loss and a better candidate for surgery. Furthermore, you will... more

Start with a diet

At your height and weight you are very much overwieght. Don't look for shortcuts - you need to loose some weight -- your breast will get smaller - in the end you may need a reduction but the weight loss will help your health.

"The Girls" need a reduction

Have some of the classic complaints of women who need a breast reduction. It is best to set up a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Insurance usually covers the procedure. Good Luck Dr. ES