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20 Y/O 32F - am I a good breast reduction candidate? (Photo)

morlin363Jul 29, 2016
My breast developed early, and continued to grow until I was 16, and after losing some weight, my breast feel like big, half empty water balloons, completely out of place on my otherwise small frame. I have slight grooves in my shoulder, and neck pain, but they are a cause of embarrassment and shame, due to the sagging and disproportion, so I was wondering if I am a good candidate for a BR, and if so, how drastic of a reduction can be done without further compromising safety or sensitivity.

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Dr. Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Dr. Bahram Ghaderi, MD
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Answered on Jul 31, 2016
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Dr. Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS
Dr. Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS
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