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Asked 2019-04-11
Hello, I have slight tuberous breasts, nothing too serious but still reasonably bad and enough for me to want to make a change. However I practice karate multiple times a week as a 2nd Dan black belt and I was wondering if this could perhaps be dangerous for implants and what type of implants would…
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Curtis S. F. Wong, MD
Answered: 2019-04-14
You can have an improvement (perfection is a little more lofty) with implants in terms of appearances and fullness and once healed, your activities should not impact your implants. But you do need to decide if you can have them below the muscle or not as they will move with muscle contractions and distort the mounds... and also weaken your chest muscles slightly. Best to discuss with your chosen surgeon about the pros and cons and if you will have any lingering restrictions on your activities.
Asked 2019-03-29
At 18 I was a 32 DDD. I had my daughter at 26 and now at 28 I am a 34J. We might still have another baby in the future but I'm sick of waiting for a reduction. I am tired of the pain and humiliation. My breasts cause self-esteem issues, back neck and shoulder pain and cost me hundreds of dollars in…
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Curtis S. F. Wong, MD
Answered: 2019-04-14
Your breasts will not grow back with another child but if you're ready to have it done, then go for it. Your major risks are diminished or lack of ability to breast feed and altered nipple sensation (in addition to the scars and asymmetry). Most people, when your size and look, will go on to have a reduction and be much happier in their lives so you are encouraged to seek relief from your monstrous mounds.
Asked 2019-03-21
I am a bit bigger than a DD cup. I have been at this size since I was 14 and I am currently 17. I have some back pain from it and I also believe it may be hard to breath because of it. What would I need to do in order to get a reduction? Does insurance pay for it? How much would it overall be?
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Curtis S. F. Wong, MD
Answered: 2019-03-24
Your concerns are appreciated but due to your age, you must have your parent's approval to proceed until you are no longer a minor. So first, get their approval, then you must find a contracted surgeon who is a provider on your insurance panel. Your evaluation will discover your motivations and identify problems you attribute to your large breasts, determine if the weight removed will meet insurance guidelines, and inform you and your parents of the risks (there are many including scarring, asymmetry, loss of nipple sensation, and elimination of breast feeding) that you must be accepting of to have this done. Costs are determined by what kind of insurance policy your parents have and what the deductible is. Best wishes if you embark upon this journey as it can be rewarding for you but if done for the wrong reasons, a nightmare as well.
Asked 2019-03-13
I had a breast reduction in early August 2018 and I want to get my nipples pierced. I was wondering if I was good to go ahead or need to wait a little longer for healing?
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Curtis S. F. Wong, MD
Answered: 2019-03-24
There is no reason you cannot get nipple piercings 9 months after a reduction procedure. In fact, if your nipples have lost some sensation, it makes the piercings a little easier so for for it.
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