Breast reduction amount and thoracic outlet syndrome. Would the procedure help with the numbness in my hands?

July 26, 2014
Asked By:Dlbf in Nc

For years I've had what I thought to be carpal tunnel syndrome. After being tested I've been told it is thoracic outlet syndrome. My hands go numb while working and every night while sleeping. My breast size is 32DDD, I'm 5 feet 2 and 135lbs. I went for a breast reduction consult and was told he would only remove 250 grams, does this sound like enough? I'd love to be a C cup. Also, would it help with the numbness in my hands to reduce the weight on my shoulders?

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Answer: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Breast Reduction

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Breast Reduction

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July 30, 2014

Answer: Breast reduction would be unlikely to help with Thoracic Outlet with syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 30, 2014

Answer: Breast reduction would be unlikely to help with Thoracic Outlet with syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 27, 2014

Answer: Breast reduction amount and thoracic outlet syndrome. Would the procedure help with the numbness in my hands?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 27, 2014

Answer: Breast reduction amount and thoracic outlet syndrome. Would the procedure help with the numbness in my hands?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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