I am scheduled to have a breast reduction, and there will be 500 g at least taken out. I have very dense breast tissue, and I am pretty tall at 6'3". I struggle with severe shoulder/ upper trap pain. will a 500 g reduction be enough to alleviate the pain from DD breasts? Will that much of a reduction make me really small, or just slightly smaller than what I am? I don't care about being too small, my main fear is that I won't have enough taken out to relieve the symptoms. Thank you!
Answer: 500 grams breast reduction A 500 gm reduction from each breast amounts to a 2.2 pound total weight reduction. You should be able to feel the reduction in weight almost immediately after the operation. As to whether this will be adequate to relieve your pain and your anticipated cup size is something that should be discussed with your surgeon. Your statement that you wear a DD bra is not enough information to determine what percentage change you would have from the procedure. As an example, a 500 gm reduction could be a massive change when starting from a 32 DD whereas it might be only a subtle change when starting from a 42 DD bra. Best wishes and I hope you feel much better after your surgery.
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Answer: 500 grams breast reduction A 500 gm reduction from each breast amounts to a 2.2 pound total weight reduction. You should be able to feel the reduction in weight almost immediately after the operation. As to whether this will be adequate to relieve your pain and your anticipated cup size is something that should be discussed with your surgeon. Your statement that you wear a DD bra is not enough information to determine what percentage change you would have from the procedure. As an example, a 500 gm reduction could be a massive change when starting from a 32 DD whereas it might be only a subtle change when starting from a 42 DD bra. Best wishes and I hope you feel much better after your surgery.
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Breast Reduction Hello,It is impossible to answer your question with any level of accuracy or certainty. Cup sizes don't correlate with tissue removal weights or implant volumes, which shouldn't matter as this is an insurance surgery, which is medically necessary, not cosmetic. As for your discomfort, most women find that reduction reduces or eliminates back and neck pain. Best of luck!
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Breast Reduction Hello,It is impossible to answer your question with any level of accuracy or certainty. Cup sizes don't correlate with tissue removal weights or implant volumes, which shouldn't matter as this is an insurance surgery, which is medically necessary, not cosmetic. As for your discomfort, most women find that reduction reduces or eliminates back and neck pain. Best of luck!
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction: how much tissue should be removed? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction: how much tissue should be removed? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Breast reductions will reduce your breasts but cannot guarantee resolution of your symptoms and no one can tell you at what weight reduction symptoms resolve. Most people do well with the standard reductions require by insurance companies. But if you truly don't mind being on the smaller side, let your surgeon know you want an aggressive resection so you can maximize your chances for resolution of symptoms. But you really have to be okay with that as it could take you down to a B+ cup. Otherwise go for the standard reduction and hope for the best.
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November 6, 2016
Answer: Breast reductions will reduce your breasts but cannot guarantee resolution of your symptoms and no one can tell you at what weight reduction symptoms resolve. Most people do well with the standard reductions require by insurance companies. But if you truly don't mind being on the smaller side, let your surgeon know you want an aggressive resection so you can maximize your chances for resolution of symptoms. But you really have to be okay with that as it could take you down to a B+ cup. Otherwise go for the standard reduction and hope for the best.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: 500 grams from DD breasts. Will that be enough to alleviate the pain? In all likelihood 500cc gram reduction in each breast will give you considerable relief from your neck, back and shoulder strap pain.
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November 7, 2016
Answer: 500 grams from DD breasts. Will that be enough to alleviate the pain? In all likelihood 500cc gram reduction in each breast will give you considerable relief from your neck, back and shoulder strap pain.
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