Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction/lift?

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I am 23 yrs old, 5'5", 145 lbs, curvy with 32DDD breasts. I have always had large breasts, I wore a size 32B at age 8, by age 13 I was a 32D, and now I am a 32DDD. My breasts are so uncomfortable. They are saggy and big and I really want to get a lift/reduction but since I've always had large breasts, I'm unsure about how smaller breasts are going to look on me with my body type. Does anyone have suggestions about what size/kind of surgery may be the best route for me?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  In my opinion, you would be a good for a breast reduction and lift.  I would recommend that you visit with several board certified plastic surgeons and look at results of women with your same body habits.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the problems your disproportionately large breasts have caused, beginning at an early age. Based on your description and photographs you may be an excellent candidate for breast lifting/reduction surgery. My best suggestion: seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully as well. The use of computer imaging and/or goal photographs may be very helpful during this communication process. Learn about the pros/cons/risks/complications associated with the procedures discussed.  After doing so, you will be able to make an informed decision whether to, and when to, proceed.  You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes for outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Bennett Yang, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and your photos. Based upon your description and the photos you provided you would be an excellent candidate for a breast lift / reduction. Both operations are very similar in their design. The only difference being a reduction reduces the volume of breast tissue whereas a breast lift only remove the excess skin and reshaped the breast. Based on the photos you do not require a significant volume of reduction. I suspect the majority of your concerns are caused by the excess of skin that is present.A final cup size in the C range would be optimal for your frame in my opinion.You should seek several consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. As always it is best to be healthy, no smoking, and make sure any health concerns you have are covered by your primary care physician.Best to you

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