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Rib pain, sagging breast. Would a lift alleviate the pain?

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Eclectic481000May 21, 2021

I'm a 21 y/o female. While I have moderately good posture, I find that the ribs under my breasts hurt from the bra and breasts pushing into them, and are very sore by the end of the day. I've tried cheap and expensive bras, and everything in-between. I'm wondering if a lift would alleviate the pain and tenderness? And if insurance would help in that case, because its becoming more painful as time passes. Thanks!

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