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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 12:56:14 PM

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The cuts are made under your breasts and follow the natural curve and bulge. it is not a very elastic area, and the scars should be nearly invisible.

Hell, most women have stretch marks more visible than that.

The pictures my ex were shown included a scar running up the middle of the breast to the nipple.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 1:00:40 PM

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Yeah, they have to move the nipple.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 1:05:38 PM

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as a person who has had this procedure....the scarring all depends on the individual. how they heal after an injury... do they scar easily... do they keloid... or do they not. i had the procedure in 2004. the scars i have are visible though for the most part it would take more than a glance. the worst scarring is near the armpit, they tie a knot.... it kind of left a dimple. i had 14 lbs removed. i heal very well and seldom scar from minor scratches etc. these scars are now white, almost faded back to the color of my own skin. and yes, the scars are large. a quality doctor can provide a good stitch line. very thin. not as noticeable. her best bet is to get a free consult from several doctors. my gyno recommended this particular one. and she is excellent.

it is an expensive surgery. so hopefully she has insurance and can get it covered through them. they dont always cover it. in 2004, it costs my insurance $22,500. that is not counting the $2,000 i paid in cash.

good luck to her.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 1:24:38 PM

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remove it and cut it down to proportion. i kept worrying when i bathed that the nipple would pop off. wonder what that phobia is called....

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 1:25:34 PM

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areolapopaphobia?

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 1:41:54 PM

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Tell her dumb ass to talk to a fucking doctor about it.

Also, I believe I have heard that you shouldn't have the surgery if you want to keep the ability to breastfeed.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 2:00:17 PM

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Wouldn't she be better served talking to a plastic surgeon about this?

I suggested it, but, I quote "I can get the same information from the Internet."

However, I just got off the phone with her and she has made an appointment for a consultation for friday.

I have been "volunteered" to accompany her to the appointment.

I would still like input from people on this procedure, if anyone has had any experience. I knew a girl in North Carolina who had the procedure to go from a double k to D cup and scarring was minimal. As a side note, her boyfriend and the father of her twins, left her because she had the reduction.

I guess your NC friend found out the depth of his love.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 2:04:17 PM

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I don't have any hard information but every woman I've ever talked to has said they wished they'd done it sooner and it was the best thing they've ever done for themselves. One woman said she lost sensation in her nipples, however that would have been a long time ago and hopefully that doesn't happen anymore...? Have your friend add that to her question list to ask if there will be any changes anticipated in that area so she's prepared.

Depending on the amount of the reduction, the nipples could actually be cut off and reattached.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 2:07:54 PM

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Every woman I know who had the surgery from young to old, was very happy.

You find a great doctor and it worked out. The scarring was insignificant relative to the issues they had before.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 3:54:45 PM

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I had a reduction. Went from an F cup to a D. (For a long time I was in a DD, but a recent bra fitting put me in a D). I had horrible neck and back pain, was on medicaid and the surgery was paid for. It's not considered cosmetic surgery when breast size impacts life. Sounds like her life is being impacted. Most insurance companies will pay for it.

The scars aren't bad, though I don't have very much feeling in my nipples anymore (they had to be moved). At 26, she might consider the fact that she probably won't be able to breast feed when/if she has children post reduction. Of course, being as big as she is now, the likelihood of being able to breastfeed is slim, anyway.

Anyway, scars. Light scaring on the underside of each breast, barely visible only a few later. The incisions went across the base of each breast then up the underside from the base to nipple. And there were two puncture marks near my armpits from where the doctor did some liposuction. Like I said, barely noticeable. Just a shade or two lighter than my normal skin tone.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 3:56:18 PM

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ah yes...if she wants kids..id wait. a coworker had the surgery...then had a child... she is right back up to where she was. insurance wont pay again...at least hers wouldnt.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 3:57:54 PM

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areolapopaphobia.... lol that'll work

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 5:31:39 PM

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I have a friend who is a young woman of 26, and she is considering a breast reduction procedure.

She is a G cup, and weights about 125.

Unfortunately, the only information she can find on the internet seems to be about the scars the procedure leaves behind, is this normal?

I can't say for sure if it's normal to find that kind of information on the net but I can say this....if she's a G cup and weighs 125, that's a gift from above, and frankly, she IS the only woman I ever truly loved (and I mean that).

She should also know, it's a sin to have those made smaller.

Leviticus 7: "And she whoevereth maketh the titties smaller shall have an unleavened life".

(I don't believe that needs any further clarification).

It's in the damn Bible after all.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 6:21:15 PM

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ah yes...if she wants kids..id wait. a coworker had the surgery...then had a child... she is right back up to where she was. insurance wont pay again...at least hers wouldnt.

That's a very good point. Everyone keeps talking about ability to breast feed, which while I understand many women choose to do, my view is that formula is perfectly fine. After all, she is 26 now, she may not have children for another 10 years, why should she suffer for another ten years so can *possibly* breast feed her child, when there is a very good alternative?

However, I (and I suspect many others) weren't thinking about her nicely reduced breasts engorging and becoming "unmanageable" again. I know I didn't breast feed (and probably couldn't have if I wanted to), but my breasts did increase two cup sizes.

To the OP,

Since you have been designated to accompany her to her appointment, you should make a list of questions that have been mentioned on this post.

So far, my list would have included:

How much scarring?
Will my nipples need to be moved, and will they lose sensation because of that?
Will a breast reduction prevent me from breastfeeding if and when I have a child?
When I have a child, will my breasts experience growth/engorgement?
Are you a certified plastic surgeon?
Do you have a portfolio of previous patients so I can view your work?
How can we make sure that my medical insurance covers the procedure?
How long will I be hospitalized for the procedure?
What is the expected recovery time?
How much pain will I be in after the surgery and for how long should I expect to experience that pain?
How long will I not be able to drive?

Those are just a few off the top of my head.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 9:03:37 PM

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How long will I be hospitalized for the procedure?

I can answer that one. Usually, it is same day surgery. In and out within 24 hours.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/4/2013 10:49:08 PM

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Different doctors have different views on such things, so she should still inquire. I know because I live alone, a doctor will often keep me longer than others who have people to help them at home.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/5/2013 5:13:38 PM

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It also depends on what the insurance company will pay for and what the patient is capable of paying out of pocket.

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/5/2013 5:58:16 PM

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Say no to breast reduction surgery. Anything over DD is a true collectible with great value. If used correctly there is a tremendous ROI as well (I bet).

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/5/2013 8:01:04 PM

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Say no to breast reduction surgery. Anything over DD is a true collectible with great value. If used correctly there is a tremendous ROI as well (I bet).

I like your attitude. Ya know, you kind of sound like Lookie...

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RE: Anyone know about breast reduction surgery? - 4/5/2013 8:02:34 PM

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She's maybe already done it, but if not it might be worth going to see a physical therapist to see about core-strengthening exercises. (I'm guessing there will be lots of abdominal exercises...) I'm a pretty firm believer that the best surgery is the one you don't have...

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