I am 5'4 160 pounds and I have 38DD breasts.I have suffered from cronic neck/back pain for the past several years.The pain is worse after wearing a bra all day or walking for long periods. I've tried everything from bras to compression shirts, to seeing a personal trainer but in recent weeks the pain has been much worse. After talking to my doctor she said she did not recommend the procedure because of scaring and inability to breast feed? I am not sure how to get a round my primary care doctor.
May 30, 2014
Answer: Candidate for a breast reduction? I would simply have a discussion with your primary care doctor and simply asked if you may have a referral to a plastic surgeon. The plastic surgeon will give you information as to whether you're appropriate candidate for breast reduction. The plastic surgeon will discuss the scarring and the ability to breast-feed because we the experts in this arena. Your primary care physician needs to be helpful in regards to supplying notes documenting your back pain and no-surgical treatment of your back pain.
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May 30, 2014
Answer: Candidate for a breast reduction? I would simply have a discussion with your primary care doctor and simply asked if you may have a referral to a plastic surgeon. The plastic surgeon will give you information as to whether you're appropriate candidate for breast reduction. The plastic surgeon will discuss the scarring and the ability to breast-feed because we the experts in this arena. Your primary care physician needs to be helpful in regards to supplying notes documenting your back pain and no-surgical treatment of your back pain.
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May 30, 2014
Answer: Large breasts causing back and neck pain Each insurance plan is different. Call your insurance company and ask them if your plan covers breast reduction and if you need a referral to see a plastic surgeon. If you do need a referral, call your primary care's office and ask them for one. If you are a good candidate and are willing to accept the scars to improve the pain, I would assume your primary care would send you a referral. If not, you always can change PCPs. Only someone who performs the surgery can tell you if you are a good candidate. Breast reduction surgery does produce scarring on your breasts. However, the trade off is treatment for neck pain, back pain and chronic rashes. If you have tried and failed multiple conservative measures (and it sounds like you have), you should be a candidate for surgery. The surgery has a very high satisfaction rate because it effectively treats these symptoms. No one can tell you if the surgery will affect your ability to breast feed, but many women are able to breast feed following breast reduction surgery.Good luck,Trey Aquadro, M.D.
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May 30, 2014
Answer: Large breasts causing back and neck pain Each insurance plan is different. Call your insurance company and ask them if your plan covers breast reduction and if you need a referral to see a plastic surgeon. If you do need a referral, call your primary care's office and ask them for one. If you are a good candidate and are willing to accept the scars to improve the pain, I would assume your primary care would send you a referral. If not, you always can change PCPs. Only someone who performs the surgery can tell you if you are a good candidate. Breast reduction surgery does produce scarring on your breasts. However, the trade off is treatment for neck pain, back pain and chronic rashes. If you have tried and failed multiple conservative measures (and it sounds like you have), you should be a candidate for surgery. The surgery has a very high satisfaction rate because it effectively treats these symptoms. No one can tell you if the surgery will affect your ability to breast feed, but many women are able to breast feed following breast reduction surgery.Good luck,Trey Aquadro, M.D.
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