Question 1

if large breasts run in my family and mine are already very large, can i get a breast reduction surgery, i am 16?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although surgeons prefer to wait until all growth is complete, if you have very large breasts and the appropriate symptoms (back pain, bra grooving, etc) reduction may be an option. However, breast reduction in teenagers is associated with a higher incidence of recurrent breast enlargement. That can require another surgery later. It will also probably decrease your ability to breast feed.

Question 2

when should you get a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: Breast reduction can be considered for quality of life as well as for cosmetic reasons. Quality of life indications include chronic back or shoulder pain. Sometimes this is covered by insurance. A cosmetic indication may simply be the desire to have breast volume that is more proportional to your body size.

Question 3

what to do if i want to get breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Consult with a: Breast surgeon, general surgeon or a plastic surgeon.

Question 4

whats my other option besides breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Not Many: Assuming you are referring to “options” to reduce breast size, there are not  many good options available ( besides weight loss, if relevant) to reduce breast size/weight. For the rare patient, liposuction surgery may be an option.
 Best wishes.

Question 5

how effective is femminex breast reduction pills?

Accepted Answer

It does not work: There are no medication, pills, creams, or nonsurgical means that can reduce only the size of your breast. Most of the medications are herbal supplement that has not been clinically tested and are not fda approved. Breast reduction surgery is the only time tested and safest way to reduce the size of the breast.

Question 6

what to do if i have some breast reduction questions?

Accepted Answer

Seek Consultation: I would suggest that you seek consultation with board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be please with. Discuss concerns and goals and learn about the potential risks/complications associated with the procedure. Generally speaking, for the appropriate patient, it is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed.

Question 7

please help me! is 18 too young for a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, longterm issues: Yes, most plastic surgeons would advise an 18 year old to think twice before considering breast reduction at a young age as one of the side effects of breast reduction surgery is the lack of ability to be able to breast feed ones children if they are planning to have a family in the years to come and in that situation it would be best to defer the surgery. And no surgery pre-pubertal maturation.

Question 8

i am thinking about a breast reduction. what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

Breast reduction: This mayo clinic article has excellent info about breast reduction surgery:  http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/tests-procedures/breast-reduction-surgery/basics/definition/prc-20021706.

Question 9

what is breast reduction surgery like?

Accepted Answer

A trade off...: Of smaller breasts that cause less neck and back pain for scars on the breasts. Usually outpatient surgery with general anesthesia. Most breast reduction patients say that the pain is like that from doing too many pushups: soreness in the chest muscles. It should easily be controlled with the medication given to you by your surgeon. Most patients return to regular activities in 10-14 days.

Question 10

how painful is breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: I have done over 300 breast reductions with all but two of those patients winding up happy they had the surgery.  Most find the discomfort transient, quite tolerable and well worth it to relieve them of the symptoms they originally sought treatment for.

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