If a girl is 18 yearls old can she have a breast reduction ? especially if it modify her posture (negatively) and hurt her back.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- yes sure she can, breast reduction in fact can alleviate her back - neck pain and positively affect her self-esteem..
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Breast reducing surgery complications
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- mainly necrosis of the skin at the inferior part, that can lead also to skin infection..
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I'm a 34DD, 23 years old and i am thinking of getting a breast reduction. How long does the healing process takes? Anything i should know? Those cause a LOT of back and shoulders pain.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Surgery will last like 4-6 h
Healing will take 2w for skin & 1mth for good healing
You should stop smoking from now if u do smoke as it interferes with the healing process...
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Dear drs. I wanna ask about breast size reduction surgery. It is causing back & shoulder pain. Which dr should i go to? Would the cnss pay for it?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- the CNSS will not pay it..
it will cost at least 4000 $ ( total hospital, surgeon...) depending on the size of breast i.e the operating time..
for ex. last time i operated a patient, i removed 1.2 k... Read More
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I would like to get breast reduction done as they cause alot of neck and back pain. How much does it usually cost? Is there anyone i can contact with information and help? Thnx in advance.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- it cost between 5000 & 6000 $ depending on the hospital class & duration of hospitalization..
usually we have better results when the patient is a nonsmoker,( better healing)
if you need any ... Read More
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What are the risks of breast reduction and lifting?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- The drawbacks of some types of breast reduction lie in the scars that might be too visible and the distortion that might affect the breast tissue especially on follow up mammograms and ultrasound stud... Read More
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