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Re: Large/sagging breasts after pregnancy
From: AMD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 14:17:55 -0600 (CST)
Is there ever a medical indication for breast reduction, or is strictly
considered "cosmetic?
Andrea
At Mon, 2 Mar 1998, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
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>At Mon, 2 Mar 1998, Holly wrote:
>>Thanks so much for your responses to this and my other messages. What
>>exactly is a reduction mammpoplasy? Is this something that can
>>surgically be done to the breast ligaments or is this just the official
>>name for a breast reduction? Thanks.
>>
>A reduction mammoplasty is a surgical procedure whereby the breast is
>reduced in size on both sides and reduced by an amount agreed upon in
>advance to allow for greater support, an uplifted appearance and less
>weight on your back associated with posture problems. Yes, it's a
>breast reduction.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
>
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