10+ lbs of Breast Tissue, Am I a Candidate to Reduce my F Cup to a C or D w/o Scars or Affecting Breast Feeding?

asked 8 months ago by kimihoule in goffstown, nh
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Tags: breast feeding, candidate

I am a 25 yr old woman with an average build. i'm not fat by any standard nor am i thin. i'm an active person. i have good muscular structure. i weigh about 145, i'm 5'1''. they say my BMI is 27.4. claiming i'm overweight??!!?? what isn't included is that i have a 36F breast size! i would like to have them reduced to a C or a D. but i don't want the unsightly scars or lose the ability to breast feed. my Dr. says i have about 10+ lbs of breast tissue. will a reduction help me?

6 answers to 10+ lbs of Breast Tissue, Am I a Candidate to Reduce my F Cup to a C or D w/o Scars or Affecting Breast Feeding?

F cup qualifies you for Breast Reduction procedure

Hi, Sounds like you would greatly benefit from the Ultimate Breast Reduction. It's a new technique that was developed for women like yourself that do not want all the scars and who desire to breast feed afterward. This technique preserves most of the lactating ducts so that breast feeding is possible after wards. Your new breast mound is fixed permanently to your chest wall so that skin envelope is not the only structure holding your breasts up. There is NO... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Candidate for breast reduction?

Based on your description, a breast reduction is your best option. Depending on the type of reduction performed, you may be able to breast feed. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon before you decide. Most women are extremely satisfied after a breast reduction surgery. Good luck!

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction without Scars?

From your description, it sounds impossible. You would likely need a lift and a reduction, with breast scars. Your breasts may be out of proportion to the rest of your body and throwing off your BMI calculation. Regards, Dr Delvecchio Bostonbreastcenter.com

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Surgery, Scars and Breast Feeding

Dear Kimihoule: Thank you for your question. Breast reduction surgery can be very helpful for relieving the neck, back and soulder pain often associated with larger breasts. Most patients are not only happy they did it, but wonder why they waited so long. For small reductions, sometimes liposuction can be performed, but this does little to improve shape, and is not as likely to improve symptoms. It can only be recommended for a small selected minority of patients. I cannot give... more

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Scarless breast reduction

Scarless breast reduction. Do a Google on it. The site is not allowing me to add the link for some unknown reason This is liposuction ONLY. It is not for everyone and as with traditional reductions....there are drawbacks, but it could be a great option for you.

Sherwood Baxt, MD
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. If you are concerned about the breast size and/or have symptoms (such as neck back shoulder discomfort) exacerbated by the size of your breasts and can tolerate the resulting scars then you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. You should do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure and decide if you wish to proceed. Most patients who decide to proceed with breast reduction... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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