Hi I have size 38DDD heavy sagging breasts. I am 36 years old have one child and my breasts started sagging at age 13 when I went into a C cup. My breasts stayed at a C until I was 19 then went to a D then stayed at a D until I was 27 then went to a DD. I recently went from 110-155 and my breasts are now a DDD.I am now dieting to get back down. I want to get a breast lift and reduction but do not want to sag again. What size do you recommend I reduce to so they will not be heavy and sag again?
September 1, 2011
Answer: Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee
that your breasts will not sag again. Much depends not only on weight shifts, pregnancy, skin damage from environmental factors such as sun, smoking and so on. Also, your own genetic inheritance plays a role. So control the things that you can, such as weight and pregnancy, smoking and so forth, and do get the vertical reduction (hall-findlay) which 'ages' better. While we are discussing aging, remember that your breasts, as well as your body and face will continue to age, so there are no real 'permanent' face lifts, tummy tucks or breast reductions. It is more a question of how many years can you get out of your surgery, and what you are willing to tolerate at age 50, or 70 or so on. In the meantime, having that weight off of your neck and shoulders will definitely be a relief, and allow you to enjoy your life more fully! All of my breast reduction patients only wish they had done it sooner.
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September 1, 2011
Answer: Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee
that your breasts will not sag again. Much depends not only on weight shifts, pregnancy, skin damage from environmental factors such as sun, smoking and so on. Also, your own genetic inheritance plays a role. So control the things that you can, such as weight and pregnancy, smoking and so forth, and do get the vertical reduction (hall-findlay) which 'ages' better. While we are discussing aging, remember that your breasts, as well as your body and face will continue to age, so there are no real 'permanent' face lifts, tummy tucks or breast reductions. It is more a question of how many years can you get out of your surgery, and what you are willing to tolerate at age 50, or 70 or so on. In the meantime, having that weight off of your neck and shoulders will definitely be a relief, and allow you to enjoy your life more fully! All of my breast reduction patients only wish they had done it sooner.
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September 5, 2011
Answer: Breast reduction
From your picture I would estimate removing at least 750 gms on each side for a total reduction greater than 1500 gms. Make sure you are finished with your family before undertaking this operation. That should fit your body and understand that the exact amount will only be decided on the operating table.
All the best,
Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
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September 5, 2011
Answer: Breast reduction
From your picture I would estimate removing at least 750 gms on each side for a total reduction greater than 1500 gms. Make sure you are finished with your family before undertaking this operation. That should fit your body and understand that the exact amount will only be decided on the operating table.
All the best,
Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
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