I'm 21 years old, 5'8" and about 200 pounds with a 36DD chest. I plan to lose at the very least 50 pounds before I truly start planning and searching for plastic surgeons for this procedure. I have had large breasts for seven years, and ever since then I've had posture issues and my back hurts frequently. Would I be a good candidate for a breast reduction, a lift, or both? Also, would having kids after the procedure make my breasts "saggy" again?
February 16, 2015
Answer: Reduction from a DD to C cup Thanks for your questions and photographs. Its likely you would be an ideal candidate for breast reduction. I always advise my patients to be at their goal weight, and hold it steady for around three months, before proceeding with surgery. This allows them to achieve optimum results as any fluctuations in weight will comprise the outcome of surgery. Its impossible to determine prior to pregnancy and breast feeding just how you breasts will respond, but its important to understand the you may require revision surgery down the track if pregnancy and breast feeding cause your breasts to sag and droop.
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February 16, 2015
Answer: Reduction from a DD to C cup Thanks for your questions and photographs. Its likely you would be an ideal candidate for breast reduction. I always advise my patients to be at their goal weight, and hold it steady for around three months, before proceeding with surgery. This allows them to achieve optimum results as any fluctuations in weight will comprise the outcome of surgery. Its impossible to determine prior to pregnancy and breast feeding just how you breasts will respond, but its important to understand the you may require revision surgery down the track if pregnancy and breast feeding cause your breasts to sag and droop.
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Reduction to a C Cup from DD Cup? You certainly will need to have an in-person consultation for definitive recommendations BUT based on your pictures alone it seems like you would be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery which reduces the size of the breasts and lifts them at the same time. It sounds like you have a really good, intelligent handle on your situation and what steps you should be taking and what questions you should be asking. It is key to engage in a diet & exercise program to help with weigh loss prior to having your surgery and to get at least close to your ideal body weight. The reason is because if you have your surgery then lose additional weight, the breast glands may decrease in size as well and result in recurrence of loose skin/sagging of the breasts (ptosis). Certainly, having children in the future will cause the breast tissue to grow again and often (especially after breast feeding) the breasts will become somewhat ptotic again and another lift needed. Please make sure that you consult with board certified/eligible plastic surgeons for an evaluation! Good luck!
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Reduction to a C Cup from DD Cup? You certainly will need to have an in-person consultation for definitive recommendations BUT based on your pictures alone it seems like you would be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery which reduces the size of the breasts and lifts them at the same time. It sounds like you have a really good, intelligent handle on your situation and what steps you should be taking and what questions you should be asking. It is key to engage in a diet & exercise program to help with weigh loss prior to having your surgery and to get at least close to your ideal body weight. The reason is because if you have your surgery then lose additional weight, the breast glands may decrease in size as well and result in recurrence of loose skin/sagging of the breasts (ptosis). Certainly, having children in the future will cause the breast tissue to grow again and often (especially after breast feeding) the breasts will become somewhat ptotic again and another lift needed. Please make sure that you consult with board certified/eligible plastic surgeons for an evaluation! Good luck!
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