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There is not enough information in your question. How old are you? Are your breasts still growing? Photos would be helpful too. From the size information you provided you are a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery which will also lift your breasts at the same time. If you have physical symptoms interfering with activities of daily living such as back pain, this procedure may be covered by your health insurance.
You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast reductions to determine what is best for you and your goals.Breast reduction is one of my favorite surgeries as it allows me to dramatically improve a woman’s breast appearance as well as alleviate many physical symptoms of large breasts, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving, and rashes under the breasts. When I perform breast reduction surgery, I generally use a superomedial pedicle to provide blood supply to the nipple while maintaining fullness in the upper and inner breast. Excess lower and outer breast tissue are removed. Breasts are often asymmetrical, so I remove more tissue from the larger breast. The final scar pattern is a circle around the areola, down the breast, and possibly under the breast, depending on the degree of skin excess.For me, breast reduction is not a one-size-fits-all surgery. The size and shape of the breasts are customized to each patient depending on her goals and desires. Some women want a significant amount of tissue removed while others prefer to have a more limited reduction. Regardless of the amount of tissue removal, I perform the maximum safe amount of lifting and tightening for each patient.I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Reductions. - Dr. Cohen
If the size of your breasts is preventing you from what you want to do and causing your back and shoulder pain, it is not unreasonable to have the procedure done. Consult either virtually or in-office with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in breast reduction surgery so that you can discuss your ultimate goals, BR pros and cons, the best time to have the surgery, and whether your medical insurance is likely to pay for it.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your questions and pictures! When it comes to plastic surgery, only you can make the decision about whether or not to get a procedure! If you are having symptoms such as back or neck pain, trouble with finding bras to fit and exercise, or if you feel that reducing your breasts would increase your self esteem, then a breast reduction might be right for you. I highly recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns, your goals and see if a breast reduction or just a lift would be right for you. Good luck!
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on description, you may be a candidate for a breast reduction with a lift. This can be designed to result in an improved shape and contour of your breasts while minimizing scar appearance. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Dear Caring8571,breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendationsDaniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Candidates for reduction will typically have documented evidence of neck/back and shoulder pain as well as rashes and bra strap grooving attributable to the increased breast weight. They will often demonstrate that these symptoms have been resistant to more conservative measures like therapy, weight loss and pharmacologic intervention.In addition to establishing a case for medical necessity, there are also requirements for resection weight (when covered by insurance). This may be a standard "500 gm per side" stipulation or a more variable standard based upon body surface area/Schnur scale. It is important to realize that these weight requirements can occasionally exceed your goals for size reduction. Insurance coverage is contingent on these requirements being met, thus cosmetic concerns become secondary(i.e. cup size goals).Based on your photos and narrative, you would seem to be a reasonable candidate. The absolute requirements from each insurance provider will vary but that being said your clinical narrative checks all the proverbial boxes.Timing of surgery is based on the individual. Candidates should have reached a healthy stable weight (preferably with a BMI
Yes, go visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss having a breast reduction which includes a lift. It is possible that insurance might cover your surgery. Start with your medical doctor to get a referral for this.
Hello dear!!Thanks you for your question. It is my pleasure to help you with your concerns.You can be your own best version, and you can definitely achieve amazing results with plastic surgery in order to improve your breasts. For you, I recommend an anchor incision breast lift with tissue reduction, for perkier, youthful breasts. No implants are needed. I suggest you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.I hope this is helpful. Good luck :)
I am not a proponent for donut lifts. They provide a minimal lift and the aeola tends to widen overtime. I don’t have your pictures so I’m not sure I can make an accurate determination as to what would be in your best interest.Hope this helps.
No, the opening is not typical. You need to see you surgeon frequently to make sure you are healing well. You do need more than just an ointment and gauze. You do not want to expose the implants, or they will need to be removed. You have swelling in your abdomen from the liposuction. Once it...
You need to be seen by your surgeon and cultures can be taken to see if you need antibiotics. You do need to be instructed in proper wound care. This is not normal.