I'm in my late 20s and 6' tall, I was at one point 240lbs, but I've maintained my weight at 160lbs for the past 3 years. Unfortunately my breasts did not shrink in size as much as I would have hoped, and I continue to be a 36DD. My question is, how likely is it that a surgeon would be willing to take my request seriously? (I have wanted very small breasts since puberty.) And how possible would it be for them to reduce them that greatly without requiring multiple surgeries? Thank you.
April 3, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction Yes, yes! You are a great candidate for a breast reduction, and can easily go to a B cup size in one surgery. I ask that you keep a few things in mind as a young woman wanting this surgery. If you have plans for having kids in the future - that your breast size with change with pregnancy and breast feeding, so be prepared for future changes in breast size. Also, your ability to breast feed may be affected - not that you won't be able to breast feed. More that your milk supply may be low, and that you may need to supplement. If you don't have plans for having kids in the future, then I wouldn't worry about this. If you have shoulder, back and neck pain from the size of your breasts, you may even be able to get it covered by insurance. Please find a board-certified plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with. All the very best to you.
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April 3, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction Yes, yes! You are a great candidate for a breast reduction, and can easily go to a B cup size in one surgery. I ask that you keep a few things in mind as a young woman wanting this surgery. If you have plans for having kids in the future - that your breast size with change with pregnancy and breast feeding, so be prepared for future changes in breast size. Also, your ability to breast feed may be affected - not that you won't be able to breast feed. More that your milk supply may be low, and that you may need to supplement. If you don't have plans for having kids in the future, then I wouldn't worry about this. If you have shoulder, back and neck pain from the size of your breasts, you may even be able to get it covered by insurance. Please find a board-certified plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with. All the very best to you.
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Would it be possible to go from a 36DD to a 36B? Would it require multiple surgeries? Thank you for your pictures and questions. You are an awesome candidate for breast reduction surgery. I think if you want to be a B cup, this could easily be achieved in one surgery. Just make sure you communicate your goals clearly with your surgeon and make sure you are seeing a local board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Would it be possible to go from a 36DD to a 36B? Would it require multiple surgeries? Thank you for your pictures and questions. You are an awesome candidate for breast reduction surgery. I think if you want to be a B cup, this could easily be achieved in one surgery. Just make sure you communicate your goals clearly with your surgeon and make sure you are seeing a local board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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