I’m 21 years old, 5’5, 68kgs with a bra size of 30J. Today I had a consultation with a surgeon that told me I don’t need a breast reduction, just a breast lift because in her opinion my breasts are entirely made up of lose skin. I’ve been experiencing severe back pain and am very surprised she didn’t think my breasts were large. They feel like they weigh a lot.
February 12, 2025
Answer: Reduction + lift or just a lift A breast reduction and a breast lift are very similar procedures. Both procedures will lift the breast. The breast reduction will also reduce the breast volume. As you are currently wearing a J cup bra, I personally would favor some degree of reduction. Keeping your current size may lead to future problems. The heavy weight will accelerate the recurrence of sagging. The weight will also place you at risk of developing chronic pain in your back, neck, and shoulder areas.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Reduction + lift or just a lift A breast reduction and a breast lift are very similar procedures. Both procedures will lift the breast. The breast reduction will also reduce the breast volume. As you are currently wearing a J cup bra, I personally would favor some degree of reduction. Keeping your current size may lead to future problems. The heavy weight will accelerate the recurrence of sagging. The weight will also place you at risk of developing chronic pain in your back, neck, and shoulder areas.
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Answer: Lift vs. Reduction Dear Exciting652298
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Answer: Lift vs. Reduction Dear Exciting652298
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May 28, 2025
Answer: Uplift or reduction? From your picture , I can easily see that you definitely need breast reduction surgery. This surgery also includes an uplift. Breast reduction surgery provides significant benefits for improving physical health as it addresses the chronic back and neck pain experienced by women with larger breasts and discomfort caused by shoulder grooves from bra straps as well.
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May 28, 2025
Answer: Uplift or reduction? From your picture , I can easily see that you definitely need breast reduction surgery. This surgery also includes an uplift. Breast reduction surgery provides significant benefits for improving physical health as it addresses the chronic back and neck pain experienced by women with larger breasts and discomfort caused by shoulder grooves from bra straps as well.
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May 8, 2025
Answer: Your breasts, your decision! Hi Exciting! How exciting that you are taking this step to feel better. A breast reduction can be life changing. Most women with heavy breasts experience symptoms such as yours with back and neck pain, grooves in their shoulders from bra straps and rashes underneath their breasts. Ultimately they are your breasts and if you feel like they are too heavy, then I encourage you to seek out a reduction as well as the lift. A mastopexy (lift) only will raise the position of the breast and nipple on your chest wall, but will not change the heaviness of them. I also recommend the use of an absorbable mesh to create an internal support to help maintain your results over time. I highly encourage you to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgery of the breast and body to hear your concerns and come up with a plan to reach your goals. Best of luck!
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May 8, 2025
Answer: Your breasts, your decision! Hi Exciting! How exciting that you are taking this step to feel better. A breast reduction can be life changing. Most women with heavy breasts experience symptoms such as yours with back and neck pain, grooves in their shoulders from bra straps and rashes underneath their breasts. Ultimately they are your breasts and if you feel like they are too heavy, then I encourage you to seek out a reduction as well as the lift. A mastopexy (lift) only will raise the position of the breast and nipple on your chest wall, but will not change the heaviness of them. I also recommend the use of an absorbable mesh to create an internal support to help maintain your results over time. I highly encourage you to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgery of the breast and body to hear your concerns and come up with a plan to reach your goals. Best of luck!
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May 5, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction Based on the submitted photo you appear to be a good candidate for a lift with a reduction. This will remove excess skin and tissue as well as lift the position of the nipple. The decrease in weight of the breasts may help with your neck and back pain as well.
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May 5, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction Based on the submitted photo you appear to be a good candidate for a lift with a reduction. This will remove excess skin and tissue as well as lift the position of the nipple. The decrease in weight of the breasts may help with your neck and back pain as well.
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