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The information in this section is made available through the generous support of Dr. Grant Stevens. Is Breast Reduction for Me? Breast reduction is a very personal decision. Many of us are unsure about various aspects of it, such as: Am I large enough? Will insurance cover the surgery? What will my new breasts look like? You also may feel very alone in all of this. Identifying the need is a good place to start. The following questions may be helpful to you: Do you get rashes under your breasts? Do you have groove marks in your shoulders from your bras? Are your shoulders, back, and/or neck sore at the end of the day? Do you have tingling and/or numbness in your hands and fingers? Do you get great physical relief when you take off your bra? Do you have difficulty buying tops that fit? Do your button up shirts gape open? Do you have to buy bras in large and uncommon letter sizes? Do your breasts prevent you from doing things such as jogging, aerobics, and other physical activity? Do your bras fit you comfortably, or do you find yourself stuffing into a bra and then adjusting it throughout the day? Are you self-conscious about your breasts? Am I a good candidate for surgery? If you experience some or more of the following, you probably are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery: Breast size not in proportion to your body. Pain due to breast size involving back/neck/shoulders. Numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers. Skin irritation beneath breasts. Shoulder grooves from bra straps. Restrictions in daily activities. After you have determined that breast reduction surgery is for you, then you can move on to gathering information and getting support for all your questions and concerns. Please feel free to join us and ask any questions you may have at our Breast Reduction Support Board. |
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