Question 1

what doctor can i go to to get a referral for breast reduction ?

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Primary: Your primary physician can refer but if you don't have a primary physician and you have knowlege of a ruputable plastic surgeon you could go directly.

Question 2

is it okay to get second opinion from another doctor whether it is okay to get a breast reduction?

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Sure.  Why not?: Breast reduction is performed for both medical (back pain etc from gigantomastia) to aesthetic reasons.  You should get as many evaluations as it takes to make you feel secure (or not) that you are doing the right surgery (either reduction mastopexy with or without augmentation) or liposcupting) with the right doc for the right reason at this time in your life.

Question 3

i am suffering from a back pains shoulder pains constantly due to the weight of my breasts. now the doctor i consulted advised that i go for breast reduction. i'm still failing to understand why cant i get help from discovery .

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Breast reduction: I am not sure the specific nature of your question.  Breast reduction in the properly selected patient can have an approximate 70 percent success rate in patients with back pain.  Don't hesitate to discuss further with your physician.

Question 4

how do i find a doctor to get breast reduction for  my  back pain  for free. i have medcaid needs that share of cost. size 38' ddd?

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Medicaid will pay: Many hospital clinics and some plastic surgeons accept medicaid .  If you meet medicaid's criteria, they will authorize the surgery.

Question 5

doctors, what are the risks and rewards of breast reduction?

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Comfort: Breast reduction should only be offered for the very pendulous breasts that cause excessive wt., postural changes and improper figure in a young female.

Question 6

dear doc,

which doctor with the best review in the pta, eats rand region is the best when it comes to breast reduction ?

my wife really struggle and she is only 26 yrs old.

Accepted Answer

Breast reduction: Breast reduction can be a legitimate "medical" concern, especially with neck and back pain and eventual compensation by position changes which can lead to arthritic conditions, and restriction of health benefits from adequate exercise.  Seek a university department of surgery with a plastic surgery group, and not simply a "cosmetic" surgical physician.

Question 7

will doctors perform a breast reduction with an abscess underneath the breast?

Accepted Answer

No: Pre operative breast infection precludes reduction surgery. The only surgery that is advisable would be a breast abscess surgical evacuation after appropriate antibiotic coverage. The precaution is due to a spreading blood borne infection.(septicemia). which can be fatal.

Question 8

can doctors do a breast reduction and a breast lift at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Depends on breast size and amount of desired reduction.  Yes breast reduction and breast lift can be completed in the same operative procedure.  Check out the staple first technique of breast lift, reduction.  Surgeon review is necessary to make final decisions.  Most cosmetic surgeons offer complimentary review.  Take advantage of experienced advice for realistic expectations.

Question 9

where can i find a doctor who accept medicaid for a breast reduction in pensacola florida?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: You will either need to call the medicaid office and see who is on their plan or call each office to see.  This is a difficult procedure to get insurance to pay for and when they do pay it is very little.  Therefore, you may find that few physicians accept any insurance for this procedure.  It may be a procedure where they may be a secondary provider meaning you pay for procedure, insurance pays u

Question 10

who is the best doctor to see if you want breast reduction? what are the health risks of having breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

You : You should see a board certified plastic surgeon.  They are the doctors best trained to help you.  The risks are are uncommon but can be troublesome.  There is a risk of infection, bleeding, loss of nipple sensation, skin loss, partial or complete nipple loss, unevenness of the result, and unsightly scarring.  These complications may delay healing and may affect the final result.  I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  Personally, i find that women who have breast reduction to be my happiest patients overall.

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What doctor can I go to to get a referral for breast reduction

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What doctor can i go to to get a referral for breast reduction ?

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Is it okay to get second opinion from another doctor whether it is okay to get a breast reduction?

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I am suffering from a back pains shoulder pains constantly due to the weight of my breasts. now the doctor i consulted advised that i go for breast reduction. i'm still failing to understand why cant i get help from discovery .

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How do i find a doctor to get breast reduction for my back pain for free. i have medcaid needs that share of cost. size 38' ddd?

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Doctors, what are the risks and rewards of breast reduction?

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Dear doc, which doctor with the best review in the pta, eats rand region is the best when it comes to breast reduction ? my wife really struggle and she is only 26 yrs old.

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Will doctors perform a breast reduction with an abscess underneath the breast?

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Can doctors do a breast reduction and a breast lift at the same time?

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Where can i find a doctor who accept medicaid for a breast reduction in pensacola florida?

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Who is the best doctor to see if you want breast reduction? what are the health risks of having breast reduction?

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