I have had consultations with two surgeons. One requires a medical compression bra 24/7 for 3 months and the other requires Micropore tape for 3 months but NO compression ever. Im 65, 5-3, 130# and looking to remove about 500gms per side which both doctors agree on. I want to follow my doctors recommendations but I question how they can be so opposed?
I am a 40 year-old woman 52 and 130 pounds. I am overall pretty healthy, exercise and take care of myself. I do have Hashimotos. I have a breast reduction scheduled soon. absolutely do not want to have to take prescription pain pills unless absolutely necessary. I am wondering what percent of your patients are able to manage on just OTC medications and gabapentin.
I am 32DDD, 57, 135lbs. In other threads, Ive seen surgeons respond that a DD or DDD may not qualify for reduction for insurance purposes (not enough material to remove to meet 500g). I am petit; a 32DDD on my frame is quite large. I am an avid runner, but cant go distances/speeds I want b/c my chest causes me pain/discomfort. Id like to be as flat as possible, certainly less than B. I understand there may be limitations. What are my options? Im not concerned with looking feminine enough.
19 yo female, 5'2, currently 140 lbs (working on losing weight), 30I bra. I have been wanting to get a breast reduction for some time now but wasn't sure if I would qualify for insurance coverage. My large breast size causes me many physical issues, including poor posture, back and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves, and occasional skin rashes. I also find it very difficult to exercise and experience excruciating shoulder pain when I run. Not to mention detrimental psychological effects.
Im about 52 and 130 lbs, and I have a 34H chest that Im looking to size down to a C or D cup. Ive had chronic back, shoulder, neck, and chest pain for years, and physical therapy hasnt been much help. Theres also bruising and rashes that have been under my chest for a while now. Im not totally sure if my insurance will cover a reduction, and Id like to know how to get them to cover it.
At my consultation the Dr said she'd remove about 190-200cc. I wear a 32DDD (5'7 140lb) and I feel like that would leave me still too big. The Dr says I would end up about a small C. She says I have mostly fatty tissue instead of breast tissue and they are light I really want to go as small as possible, no overhang or skin to skin contact. Do you think only 200cc removal is enough?
I am a 32H. I would like to be a 32C/B. I am 5'8 and 145 pounds.I am a new mom so I just lost a lot of weight and I just stopped nursing. I went to one surgeon consultation and the MD said the smallest my breast could be is a 32D. Problem: my insurance will cover a breast reduction but not a breast lift and I would NOT be happy as a 32D. Before I spend a lot of time doing to in-person consults, I want to know what the online community thinks?
I am a black female. Im going to have breast reduction to remove fibroids. I am currently a size 30DDD or a little larger. I weigh around 132. My insurance says I must remove 338 per breast. What size will I be after the surgery?
I am considering a breast reduction. I have breasts that are FF! I am only 23, 5 ft 2, and I weigh about 135 pounds. I have tried to loose weight, but my breast stay large. I have always been self conscious about the way my body looks and would love to have a reduction, but I don't want the ugly scars. Is there any way to have a reduction without large scars? Another concern is my breasts are slightly starting to sag. If I were to leave them this size could they be lifted without scarring?
Hello! I'm a 5'7 142 lb 52 y/o peri-meno woman, I had a breast reduction at age 29. At the time, my breasts were a very heavy and pendular 36DD/DDD. I was reduced to a large C/small D. The Dr. apparently did largely a lift + a small reduction (more skin than tissue removal). And I was happy! Now, (after proper fittings) I wear a 32/34 F. And I'm back to shoulder pain, neck pain, etc. But I'm also amidst severe hot flashes, fighting meno weight, etc. Should I wait?