Breast lift on 36DDD?? (photos)

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Hello. I am a 26 yr. Old female 5'4. I am totally frustrated about my bust! I am a 36DDD natural. I have always had large breasts... I was 36C in 6th grade... My breast are very sensitive and hurt when they are touched and they sag. It doesn't matter how thin I get..the bust is the same. Especially.My back hurts and they feel uncomfortable and painful when I don't wear a bra.. when I walk around without a bra I cup my breast in my hand... Any suggestions? I have Kaiser insurance.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,A breast reduction will lift and reduce your breasts. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons that specialize in cosmetic breast surgery.Best of luck!

Eric Pugash, MD · Answer

You are not alone. Many women with large breasts complain of neck, back and shoulder pain, and have difficulty fitting clothing. Breast reduction surgery lifts the breasts and reduces the volume, allowing better shape and size as well as substantially increased comfort. We know from experience that our breast reduction patients are among our happiest. Ask to be referred to an experienced plastic surgeon. All the best.

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS · Answer

You are describing complaints that are very common in patients with very large breasts. Breast reduction is a very common procedure that in most cases resolves most of these issues. If you consider reduction to relieve the symptoms you mentioned you are most likely going to be happy with your decision. However the draw back is the scarring involved in breast reduction. Kaiser does cover breast reduction surgery when appropriate. You should check with your primary to see if your symptoms warrant surgery.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

insurances will cover a reduction procedure, even Kaiser.  Your primary doctor can refer you to a Kaiser plastic surgeon and an exam will confirm if your breasts are 'heavy enough' to have this procedure.  It will impact your ability to breast feed so you will have to consider that along with the scarring and other risks before just jumping on board.

Michael F. Bohley, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your history and symptoms, you would likely be a very good candidate for breast reduction. Both the breast lift (mastopexy) and breast reduction procedures are performed using similar incision patterns. However, reduction involves a reshaping of the entire breast from within, and in my experience maintains the post-operative shape better. It sounds as though you are ready to be considerably smaller, and reduction would achieve this while reshaping the breasts to a higher, more youthful position. As always, try to work with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Best of luck to you.

Breast lift on 36DDD?? (photos)

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