I Wanna Get a Breast Reduction? Doctor Answers, Tips
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I Wanna Get a Breast Reduction?

I am a 5'0 Petite women with ddd/dd28 bra size i was think about a breast reduction but i dont wanna go to small like a B or A that would be to small for me i like my breast the way they are but there a pain lol they hurt my back and i cant breath sometimes and other issues i cant remember this moment so i wanna to know could i pick my size or would they stay at least a size C because i kinda skinny but i am also thick so i dont want to go small it wont look right to me i feel right

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by denisedt24
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Breast Reduction And Breast Size Concerns?

Based on your description of breast size and body type, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your plastic surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso... more
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Petite Breast Reduction

When it comes to deciding on how much to remove for a breast reduction, you can look at it from two perspectives: medically necessary or cosmetic. Each insurance company is unique and will have their own criteria in order for them to consider a breast reduction is medically necessay. The amount removed usually goes by the 22nd percentile of the Schnur sliding scale. This can be calculated by your height and weight and body surface area (BSA). Board-certified plastic... more
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Candidate for Breast Reduction

Based on your description, you sound like a breast reduction candidate. Although a personal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be necessary for a proper evaluation, reducing your breasts to a size C should be achievable. When pursuing cosmetic breast surgery, it is important to consider the patients height, body frame size, weight, breast size, and their surgical goals. An experienced plastic surgeon should be able to accomplish you breast reduction goals and leave you... more

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Ultimate Breast Reduction

You are a perfect candidate for a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction. This technique allows the patient to decide what size they want and the amount of breast tissue is removed to achieve that. Breast pain is relieved by transferring the breast weight to the underlying muscle. This is all done without vertical scars such as lollipop or boat anchor shaped incisions. Depending on what volume breasts you have, it is possible it can be done only through a... more
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Breast Reduction and Breast Size for Your Body

You should discuss your desired outcome with a board-certified plastic surgeon during an in-person consultation. The amount of breast tissue removed depends both on your wishes and also your health insurance company. Most insurance plans have a minimum amount of breast tissue that needs to be removed during a breast reduction in order to cover the procedure, although we do have great success getting breasts reductions covered especially if the size of your breasts are causing you... more
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