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Will breast reduction surgery help fibromyalgia?

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Unlikely. : Fibromyalgia is a generalized disorder. Breast reduction can have a major impact for back pain and posture. This is very specific, however. So generalized pain and fatigue will likely not go away after reduction.

Answered 11/25/2016

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Probably Not: Breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. By removing heavy/inferiorly positioned breast tissue, patients experience significant improvement with neck, back, shoulder discomfort. However, relief from generalized symptoms of fibromyalgia cannot be promised or predicted.

Answered 4/29/2017

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Dr. Ergun Kocak answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a disorder distinguished by extensive musculoskeletal pain which may be caused by several factors such as genetics, infections, & physical trauma. Breast reduction will be more beneficial in reducing the pain caused by having large&heavy breasts which may be intensified by having fibromyalgia than treating fibromyalgia. mwbreast.com/cosmetic-procedures/breast/breast-reduction-ohio/

Answered 2/20/2021

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