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What Can I Expect from my Breast Reduction?

I'm 17 and I have always been overweight and had a bigger chest. Well I'm already a triple D even though my waist and pants size is a 12. (I know not small but still very uneven.)

I have recently found out that I'm going to have a baby and I'm worried about back problems as a result of my breasts' enlarging. My parents have told me after I have the baby, they will pay for a tummy tuck and a breast reduction. But will I still look normal and how small or large might my breasts be?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by Joshs Mommy in Houston, Texas

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Breast Reduction and Pregnancy?

Thank you for the question. There is no accurate way of predicting exactly how the breasts will change after pregnancy and there is not much that can be done to avoid these changes ( if they are going to occur). Maintaining a stable weight (under the guidance of your OB/GYN) will be helpful in minimizing breast changes that occur secondary to significant weight fluctuations. Some typical changes seen after pregnancy include a decrease in size, “sagging"... more

Breast Reduction after Pregnancy

Plan on waiting 4 to 6 months after you stop breastfeeding (if you do) before having breast reduction surgery. You could do both procedures together and have what is called a "Mommy Makeover", however you should not have a tummy tuck until you are done having children. You are still very young so that might be many years away. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most rewarding procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive patients. The patients that have this procedure are... more

Enjoy your pregnancy....wait for the reduction

Although it is possible to ultimately create a B cup with a breast reduction surgery, it is important to discuss with your surgeon if this shape will complement the rest of your features and flatter your figure. Also discuss with your surgeon what technique he or she will use to create this breast reduction and how they will prolong the result. Your plastic surgeon should also review with you with your final scar configuration will look like. For such a large reduction, it is... more

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Pregnancy and breast reduction

Focus on your pregnancy now. A breast reduction can be performed several months later after you deliver. I would wait to have a tummy tuck until you are done with having more children.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Concentrate on the pregnancy now, and worry about plastic surgery later

At this point it would be better to concentrate on your pregnancy and leave the plastic surgery issues until later. When it s time for you to have plastic surgery, then seek the advice of a qualified plastic surgeon and they will be able to give you a better idea of what to expect with surgery. Good luck.

Be careful about a tummy tuck at such a young age

In terms of the breast reduction, I agree for the most part with what has been written by my colleagues, specifically to wait a few months after you have completed breast feeding before considering a breast reduction. It's important to remember, however, that breast reduction surgery does have some inherent risks, including losing sensation to the nipples and possibly losing the ability to breast feed in the future. So when you are considering this procedure, it's important to ask... more

Enjoy your pregnancy

Hi there- I agree with my colleague below... Enjoy your pregnancy and concentrate on the health and well-being of yourself and your baby. Once you have delivered and stopped breast feeding (if you intend to), give your body 3-6 months to adjust to the changes of the pregnancy (which indeed are a bit unpredictable) before pursuing surgery. Congratulations!

Post-pregnancy breast size

As most mothers can tell you, pregnancy can do all sorts of things to your breasts that are unpredictable. Large breasts can shrink or get even larger.Small breasts can get larger or disappear completely. Wait a few months until after you have finished breast-feeding to see what your own breasts do and then decide. There is no use speculating at this point in time. Remember your body itself will change as well. Just focus on your pregnancy and health and taking care of your baby. The... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Reduction: Q&A