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Does Graves Disease Affect Breast Development?

Vivid771169Jul 25, 2021
I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease my sophomore year of high school, and I’ve been on medication since then (I’m 20), but I was wondering if or how this disorder affects breast development. I’ve always had small breasts like 75% of an A cup while my mom and aunts and cousins have bigger breasts, mostly C cup and B cups. My mom and aunts also had thyroid issues. Maybe I just pulled the short straw in genetics, but now I’m strongly considering implants (unless hormone help would work). Thoughts?

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Answered on Aug 3, 2021
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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

Estrogen hormones do increase the risk somewhat. Please discuss this with your surgeon to see if your surgeon who want to place you on Lovenox. In my hands, I would not for an augmentation and liposuction of your back. In reality, other surgeons' opinions don't really matter here, but only your...

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You appear to be developing some hypertrophic scarring which is treatable. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and discussing your concerns.

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Your implants are too large and heavy for your tissue and have caused the pulling and stretching. I would suggest going down in size and the pocket could be tightened as well.

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