I'm 22 years old . 5'5 180 lbs my bra size is about a 40F-G . Ive been suffering with back, neck and shoulder pain for years. & now i have developed bruises. Alot of people are saying the procedure would be pointless if i end up having kids afterwards. i don't intended on having kids for another 5 yrs or so . i know this may be a ridiculous question , but is it worth it to have a breast reduction before kids ?
Answer: Breast Reduction Is for Women of All Ages This is a good question and certainly one that comes up often in breast reduction consultations. The procedure is popular for women of all ages, from those in their late teens on up to post-menopause. If your breasts are causing you significant physical discomfort but you plan to wait several years before starting your family, there's really no reason to delay surgery. Making yourself more comfortable and improving the proportions of your body are never pointless! Breast reduction may impact a woman’s ability to breastfeed, although many women can breastfeed after breast reduction. Best of luck!
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Answer: Breast Reduction Is for Women of All Ages This is a good question and certainly one that comes up often in breast reduction consultations. The procedure is popular for women of all ages, from those in their late teens on up to post-menopause. If your breasts are causing you significant physical discomfort but you plan to wait several years before starting your family, there's really no reason to delay surgery. Making yourself more comfortable and improving the proportions of your body are never pointless! Breast reduction may impact a woman’s ability to breastfeed, although many women can breastfeed after breast reduction. Best of luck!
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Prior to Having Children Thank you very much for your question. From your description, it sounds like a breast reduction could provide the relief you need from a large, heavy chest. Bringing your breasts down to a more proportionate size would remove the pressure and pain from your back and shoulders. The decrease in size could also bring you added confidence in your appearance. It is reasonable to consider having a breast lift to improve your quality of life, even knowing that one day in the future, you may decide to become pregnant. If your breasts do change down the road, after giving birth, you can consider a revision procedure. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. At this time, he/she can perform a physical evaluation to determine if a breast reduction is right for you.
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Prior to Having Children Thank you very much for your question. From your description, it sounds like a breast reduction could provide the relief you need from a large, heavy chest. Bringing your breasts down to a more proportionate size would remove the pressure and pain from your back and shoulders. The decrease in size could also bring you added confidence in your appearance. It is reasonable to consider having a breast lift to improve your quality of life, even knowing that one day in the future, you may decide to become pregnant. If your breasts do change down the road, after giving birth, you can consider a revision procedure. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. At this time, he/she can perform a physical evaluation to determine if a breast reduction is right for you.
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April 14, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Prior to Pregnancies Spaced Years Apart Based upon your weight, bra size, neck, back, neck, and should pain, you would be a good candidate for breast reduction. With most modern techniques of breast reduction, the ducts should be preserved as well as the sensation. Therefore, breast-feeding should be possible.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 14, 2017
Answer: Breast Reduction Prior to Pregnancies Spaced Years Apart Based upon your weight, bra size, neck, back, neck, and should pain, you would be a good candidate for breast reduction. With most modern techniques of breast reduction, the ducts should be preserved as well as the sensation. Therefore, breast-feeding should be possible.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction before kids It's absolutely possible to have breast reduction before kids, but there's a small chance that you might not be able to breast feed (there's a chance of that anyway without having any surgery). Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction before kids It's absolutely possible to have breast reduction before kids, but there's a small chance that you might not be able to breast feed (there's a chance of that anyway without having any surgery). Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction before having children? Ultimately a personal decision… Thank you for the good question. Breast reduction surgery 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 daily living and exercise. Timing of the operation will depend on the patient's life circumstances. In general, it is best to do this procedure ( like all other elective body contouring the stages, when patients have reached their long-term stable weights. In doing so, improve the safety of the procedure and minimizes the need for further surgery ( in the event of weight gain/loss after the breast reduction procedure). Always, there are no "absolute rules"; in my opinion, it is best to individualize every patient's care. If at all possible, it is best to wait until after completing pregnancies before undergoing breast reduction surgery. Again, doing so will minimize the chances that patients will require further surgery after pregnancy related breast changes. ***On the other hand, it can be argued that, patients with breast hypertrophy benefit from breast reduction surgery prior to pregnancy, especially if pregnancy is planned several years down the line (to prevent the symptoms that may occur as the breasts grow even larger during and after pregnancy/breast-feeding). I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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April 11, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction before having children? Ultimately a personal decision… Thank you for the good question. Breast reduction surgery 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 daily living and exercise. Timing of the operation will depend on the patient's life circumstances. In general, it is best to do this procedure ( like all other elective body contouring the stages, when patients have reached their long-term stable weights. In doing so, improve the safety of the procedure and minimizes the need for further surgery ( in the event of weight gain/loss after the breast reduction procedure). Always, there are no "absolute rules"; in my opinion, it is best to individualize every patient's care. If at all possible, it is best to wait until after completing pregnancies before undergoing breast reduction surgery. Again, doing so will minimize the chances that patients will require further surgery after pregnancy related breast changes. ***On the other hand, it can be argued that, patients with breast hypertrophy benefit from breast reduction surgery prior to pregnancy, especially if pregnancy is planned several years down the line (to prevent the symptoms that may occur as the breasts grow even larger during and after pregnancy/breast-feeding). I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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