I've had large breast my entire life (I'm talking bcup in the third grade and currently over spilling my H cup). I have RA(rheumatoid arthritis) and scoliosis. These make it extremely hard to workout(I'm only recommended to swim but can't find swimsuits that fit), but the first surgeon I went to said he wouldn't consider until I lost at least a 100pounds, when my drs recommend only 60-70. He just made feel like a cow. Should I go to another dr or weight it out, to see if I can ever lose the weight?
Answer: High BMI and breast surgery Sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. A high BMI can put you at an increased risk for a general anaesthetic for the surgery. Also, there are significant risks with wound breakdown and wound healing if operations are carried out in patients with a high BMI. If the large breasts are tipping you over into a high BMI and reducing them is goint to return you to a healthy BMI then you can have the surgery. But if your BMI is significantly high, then you do need to reduce weight before comteplating surgery. I can understand that it must he very hard for you with your RA, but you do need to ensure that surgery is safe for you. The medication that you are on for your RA would also increase risks with wound healing and this will also need to considered.
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Answer: High BMI and breast surgery Sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience. A high BMI can put you at an increased risk for a general anaesthetic for the surgery. Also, there are significant risks with wound breakdown and wound healing if operations are carried out in patients with a high BMI. If the large breasts are tipping you over into a high BMI and reducing them is goint to return you to a healthy BMI then you can have the surgery. But if your BMI is significantly high, then you do need to reduce weight before comteplating surgery. I can understand that it must he very hard for you with your RA, but you do need to ensure that surgery is safe for you. The medication that you are on for your RA would also increase risks with wound healing and this will also need to considered.
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Answer: Breast reduction while overweight? I am sorry to hear about the disappointing consultation experience.Based on your picture and description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery at some point; it tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. By removing “excess” breast tissue, adipose tissue, and breast skin this operation reduces and lifts the breasts to a higher position on the chest wall. By doing so, patients often find improvement in neck, back, and shoulder discomfort and find it easier to form their activities of daily living and exercise.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction while overweight? I am sorry to hear about the disappointing consultation experience.Based on your picture and description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery at some point; it tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. By removing “excess” breast tissue, adipose tissue, and breast skin this operation reduces and lifts the breasts to a higher position on the chest wall. By doing so, patients often find improvement in neck, back, and shoulder discomfort and find it easier to form their activities of daily living and exercise.
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Answer: Breast reduction and weight requirements I am so sorry you had that experience. RA is rough, and can make physical activity very difficult. Patients with BMI over 30 can have increased complications following surgery. For this reason, we typically try to work with patients to achieve a healthier weight prior to proceeding with surgery. Depending on the circumstance, we do sometimes do elective surgical procedures on patients with a higher BMI. I would recommend consulting with another surgeon to get another opinion. Again I am sorry for your experience and hope you find a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable.
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December 12, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction and weight requirements I am so sorry you had that experience. RA is rough, and can make physical activity very difficult. Patients with BMI over 30 can have increased complications following surgery. For this reason, we typically try to work with patients to achieve a healthier weight prior to proceeding with surgery. Depending on the circumstance, we do sometimes do elective surgical procedures on patients with a higher BMI. I would recommend consulting with another surgeon to get another opinion. Again I am sorry for your experience and hope you find a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable.
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