Hi, I'm 66. My bra size is 32GGG or 32H. My mid back and spine are constantly in pain. At the age of 9, I had surgery to remove a rock sized fibroid from my breast & three subsequent surgeries to remove large fibroids and, with the development of Mammography they stopped operating. I have always been athletic and now do yoga and walk but no amount of stretching and relaxation is making this pain abate. Would I be at high risk for breast reduction. Would I heal properly at my age?
Answer: My heavy breasts are hurting my back. I have high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat (genetic), had a broken C1. Thank you for your questions. Sounds like you could benefit from a breast reduction procedure. Age is not as important as overall health status. Make sure you get a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Answer: My heavy breasts are hurting my back. I have high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat (genetic), had a broken C1. Thank you for your questions. Sounds like you could benefit from a breast reduction procedure. Age is not as important as overall health status. Make sure you get a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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September 7, 2020
Answer: My heavy breasts are hurting my back. I have high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat (genetic), had a broken C1. Contact your health insurance company to ask whether they cover a breast reduction (which includes a breast lift) and the criteria needed for you to qualify. If you have records from your internist, chiropractor, pain management doctor, etc. during the past year which documents your problem, take a copy of these when you consult with a board certified PS who performs hundreds of breast procedures each year with great patient feedback and B/A photos on his/her website. Discuss with the PS the pros and cons of the BR/BL and determine if this surgery is an option for you. If your health issues are under control, and you have a BMI close to 30, age will not prevent you from having the surgery.
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September 7, 2020
Answer: My heavy breasts are hurting my back. I have high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat (genetic), had a broken C1. Contact your health insurance company to ask whether they cover a breast reduction (which includes a breast lift) and the criteria needed for you to qualify. If you have records from your internist, chiropractor, pain management doctor, etc. during the past year which documents your problem, take a copy of these when you consult with a board certified PS who performs hundreds of breast procedures each year with great patient feedback and B/A photos on his/her website. Discuss with the PS the pros and cons of the BR/BL and determine if this surgery is an option for you. If your health issues are under control, and you have a BMI close to 30, age will not prevent you from having the surgery.
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September 4, 2020
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. However, the technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.
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September 4, 2020
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. However, the technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.
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September 4, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Breast reduction may well be if some benefit although it sounds like there may be other things that are contributing to your back pain. But if your breasts are quite large a breast reduction is a reasonable starting point.
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September 4, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Breast reduction may well be if some benefit although it sounds like there may be other things that are contributing to your back pain. But if your breasts are quite large a breast reduction is a reasonable starting point.
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September 5, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction Dear GGee3,
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September 5, 2020
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