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Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

Hi, I'm 22 years old, standing at 5' tall. I weigh 116 lbs. With a size 34 DD breast. I suffer from neck and back pain daily. I work out about 5 days a week on a healthy diet to lose more weight. I'm getting to where I don't have much weight left to lose, and my breast haven't lost anything. Should I have the surgery?

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by MissA713 in Texas
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Should You have Breast Reduction Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. Deciding to proceed with surgery would need to be a personal choice and only you can make that decision. 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... more
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Breast reduction may be a good option.

Given your history, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction. Breast reduction will alleviate your back pain and neck pain. However, before you decide to proceed with the surgery, you need to understand potential risks, complications, alternatives, and limitations of the surgery. You also have to accept certain degree of scars on the breasts. Please visit with board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss ;your options, surgical planning, as well as recovery and... more
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Ultimate Breast Reduction transfers weight of breast to eliminate pain

Dear Tessa, It is not necessary to have your breasts reduced to relieve you from the chronic pain associated with pendulous breasts. The Ultimate Breast Lift series is a revolutionary way to lift and reduce breasts that inflict chronic pain. The UBL is unique in that it transfers the weight of breasts off the skin and transfers it on to the chest muscles. This technique instantly relieves tension placed on the skin transferring pain to neck, shoulders and back. The other equally... more

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Breast reduction candidates

Without a photo it is difficult to comment. every procedure in elective plastic surgery has a potential tradeoff and in breast reduction that is potentially visible scars. This trade would be minimal in a sagging breast with poor shape and severe symptoms and very significant in a perfectly shaped large breast with minimal symtoms. That being said breast reduction patients tend to be a very happy group because they are getting " 2 for 1." Reduction of symptoms and a better shape. Photos of... more
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Sounds like you are a good candidate for breast reduction

Hello, It sounds like you are in good shape without excess weight loss needed and have large breasts that produce discomfort. This is essentially the classic breast reduction ideal candidate. You will have to decide for yourself if you are ready to take the next step and how much reduction you desire. All the best, Dr Remus Repta
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