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How Do I Get my Doctor to Give Me a Referral?

taty_pJul 24, 2013
I'm 23 years old, weigh 105 lbs and 5'2. My breast size is 34DD which makes my body appear very disproportionate. It's not just the discomfort but I also have back, neck and shoulder pain and I don't even want to mention the emotional problems. I gave up ballet and every other physical activity. My doctor refuses to refer me to a plastic surgeon because he thinks breast reduction is to invasive to relieve such a "small" problem.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

I'm surprised your convalescence was so prolonged after breast reduction. Of course individuals heal differently. Most the time however they can return to work such as yours in a couple weeks.

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You certainly would benefit from a breast reduction The  hump on your back may be postural secondary to the large breasts.This will need clinical exam

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Good question. It honestly depends on the size of the bikini. Usually the scar goes around the nipple areolar complex (should be covered) and then down to the fold under the breast (again should be covered), and then sometimes side to side in the fold, the length depends on the starting size of...

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