Overweight and Breast Reduction Surgery: Worth Doing?

October 30, 2008
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for a woman who is overweight...40+ pounds... is it a bad idea to get a breast reduction? will my weight cause them to enlargen again?

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August 14, 2019

Answer: Overweight and Overcharged

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August 14, 2019

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Answer: Breast Reduction

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Answer: Breast Reduction

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December 6, 2019

Answer: Breast Reduction in Overweight Women

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December 6, 2019

Answer: Breast Reduction in Overweight Women

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November 14, 2019

Answer: Reduction

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 14, 2019

Answer: Reduction

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 20, 2019

Answer: Overweight Breast Reduction

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 20, 2019

Answer: Overweight Breast Reduction

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November 28, 2018

Answer: Deciding on Breast Reduction

Nidia H. De Jesus, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 28, 2018

Answer: Deciding on Breast Reduction

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