Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAm I a Good Candidate for a Breast Reduction? (photo)
I am 19 years old.5'8.145 pounds.size 36ddd(maybe bigger) .my breasts have been a struggle for as long as i can remember,i dont think theyve ever been small! they are very heavy and have caused me back pain in my lower back and in the area between my shoulder blades, i have shoulder grooves from my bra straps, my shoulders are often sore, i have poor posture, difficulty with clothes and bra shopping(i used to wear 2),and i would like to start becoming more active but feel limited by my breasts.
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butterfly164
in florida
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Ultimate Breast Reduction provides internal bra support
Breast reductions are coved by insurance companies based on 2 criteria. First, you must have symptoms related to the large breasts such as neck, back and shoulder pain or rashes. Second, you must have the volume removed to meet the requirements of the insurance carrier. Your photographs show large breasts but certainly not massive breasts that I have seen in other patients. Your greatest problem is the ptosis or hanging of your breasts. You would benefit from a...
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Candidate for Breast Reduction
Based on your photos and your description of symptoms, you are definitely a candidate for a breast reduction.
Reducing the size and weight of the breasts will make a huge difference in your posture, back and shoulder pain. Exercise will become easier and much more enjoyable!
Thank you for your question and photos. Good luck with your future surgery!
Gregory C. Park, M.D.
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Breast reduction
I think you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction.You can make your breasts smaller and reshape them as well.
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Breast Reduction Can Help
Your photos prove that your various discomforts and difficulty with clothes and exercise are surely due to the extremely large size of your breasts, and all of this can be significantly relieved by a breast reduction. You could be reduced a whatever bra/breast size you desired, and the scars would either be a circular scar around the areola and then straight down to the fold under the breast (the vertical or lollipop technique) or that plus a long, curved scar in the fold under the...
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Breast Reduction
Yes. The result would reduce the size of your breasts, reduce the areola size, and elevate the nipple position. The scars will be around the areola and vertically down to the inframammary fold.
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction?
You are an excellent candidate for breast reduction based on the photos. The operation has an extremely high satisfaction rate and can be a life changer, particularly in regard to the ability to exercise and to stay in shape. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can determine whether your health insurance might cover the operation.
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Breast Reduction Candidate?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
By removing “excess” breast tissue, adipose tissue, and breast skin this operation reduces and lifts the breasts to a higher position on the chest wall. By doing so, patients often find improvement in neck, back, and shoulder discomfort and find it easier to form their activities of...
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Ideal Candidate for Breast Reduction
Yes! You are a great candidate for a breast reduction. The symptoms of back pain, shoulder grooving as well as rashes underneath the breast will be alleviated. Clearly to achieve a reduction further incisions need to be placed on the breast, so you must be aware of that. If you also plan to loose any substantial amount of weight I would do that before proceding with surgery. Good Luck and I hope this helps.
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You are an Ideal candidate for a Reduction Mammoplasty
From all that you have described you are an excellent candidate for a reduction mammoplasty. This will not only reduce the size of your breast but also reshape and lift them. I would seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with this procedure. Ask to see before and after photos. Their office should be able to do the paper work to get you approved with your insurance company. The most common complaint I get about this operation is that "I wish I had done...
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Breast reduction improves quality of life
You would clearly benefit from a breast reduction, both in terms of your symptoms of back/shoulder pain and limitation of activities, and appearance. Women do not favor large areolae and down-pointing nipples. Today, the technique has been improved so there is less scarring and a better breast shape. This is called the vertical technique. There is no horizontal scar. I've attacherd a link to this section of my website so you can read more and look at before and...
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