Breast Reduction?

Question

I am looking for information on breast reduction. I currently have a 34DD. This has caused deep grooves in my shoulders from my bra straps, back and neck aches, discoloration of the skin where my bra hold my chest up. Not to mention the fact that no matter what type of shirt I wear, my breasts make my entire upper body look larger. I'm slightly petite at a size 4, and they dont fit with the rest my body.

I was looking online and found two options:
A) Surgery
B) A hormone Pill

Can someone help me with ideas on cost? risks? procedures? doctors in FL or NY?
Also, any personal experience would help.

Answer 1

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

This site helped me out a lot with my before and after surgery questions.

I had mine done in Feb 2006 and I do not regret it one bit.

You can get it covered by insurance, so I would look in your company's health care directory and go see at least THREE of them. That site I first posted has a lot of information to ask the PS and what to ask about and look for.

I feel so much better after surgery!!!!

Answer 2

Before my breast reduction (April 2007) I used the information provided during my consultation with my Plastic Surgeon and also found the following website very helpful:
www.locateadoc.com
In regards to all the necessary information it is best ot get that from your surgeon but I like that on this site I could view hundreds of before and after photos of women, watch 3-D animated slide shows on the various surgery techniques and much more.

I live in Australia and paid AU $11,500 in total.
This included:
Plastic Surgeons fee of $6,500
Anaesthetist fee and anaesthetic of $2000
Assistant Surgeon fee of $500
Theatre cost of $1800
Hospital cost $500 per night,
The extra money was for the additional costs such as medication, etc.

The main risks involved are that of any other surgery, the anaesthetic. It is not a minor surgery, but it is not a big surgery either.
My op took 1 hour and 45 minutes, my surgeon used the Le Jour incision technique which minimises scarring and healing time and reduces pain levels ( I was basically in little to no pain following my surgery).
All of this information will be covered during your consultations with your surgeon. I paid for my initial 1 hour consultation and was then able to see my surgeon as many times as I wanted for no extra cost.
I saw him 3 times prior to my surgery just to ensure that I was fully aware of everything.

I hope this information is helpful to you.

**Make sure you are with a surgeon who provides free follow up appointments with you following your surgery, for example I have seen my Plastic Surgeon at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and soon 3 month times since my op.

Answer 3

Ditto what Terri said.

breasthealthonline.com

the best place to get the info you're looking for. My insurance paid for mine 100% and I was the same size as you.

Good luck!

Answer 4

hope this will help

S.T.

Answer 5

call 18884plastic