Anyone had a breast reduction at 48??? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

bev5493 · 10-10-2008, 05:53 PM

I have considered this for a long time and guess now might be the time if it is safe. Iam a size 40h and I have had it mother nature has taken its course and what i use to have in the top is all by my navel and it is killing my shoulders and upper back and also my front of my chest. I have gone a couple of times and once my insurance would not pay and once the doctor scared me to death. He said I have fibercystic breast and very large and i would have alot of infection. I smoke and have for many years and I know they say that would have to cease 2 weeks prior. What are the chances of a good recovery at my age, or making it out of it? I mean he scared me to death. I now live in the corpus christi texas area and will look for a doctor here. But i thought i would get some feed back from someone who may have experienced it at this age and this big and also with being a smoker for so long. Any advice greatly appreciated Thanks Bev

Mamasan2007 · 10-12-2008, 03:14 AM

Your age is not an issue at all, or that you have large fibrocystic breasts, what is a HUGE issue is that you smoke.
This surgery does not end well, in smokers. Nipple loss can occur.
I would quit for 6 months, and then go have several consolations.
Also, read up on breast reduction, techniques.

Ask you gyno, and your GP for some recommendations for a good PS. Or check your with insurance, they will have list of covered doctors. Choose well, ask to see pics and made sure your comfortable with the PS and his office.

This is a really wonderful surgery, I have had it! And I am thrilled! And I am a bit older than you---

Good luck!

bev5493 · 10-14-2008, 02:03 PM

Thank you so much I will really check it out first and stop smoking. I make that one sound easy. Did you do well?Was it a hard surgery? Any more tips? Thanks Bev

Mel52 · 10-14-2008, 10:24 PM

I agree about age not being an issue but smoking is. My mother-in-law had breast reduction when she was in her 50's so she could compete in marathons. She was happy as can be.

salome33 · 10-27-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bev5493

I have considered this for a long time and guess now might be the time if it is safe. Iam a size 40h and I have had it mother nature has taken its course and what i use to have in the top is all by my navel and it is killing my shoulders and upper back and also my front of my chest. I have gone a couple of times and once my insurance would not pay and once the doctor scared me to death. He said I have fibercystic breast and very large and i would have alot of infection. I smoke and have for many years and I know they say that would have to cease 2 weeks prior. What are the chances of a good recovery at my age, or making it out of it? I mean he scared me to death. I now live in the corpus christi texas area and will look for a doctor here. But i thought i would get some feed back from someone who may have experienced it at this age and this big and also with being a smoker for so long. Any advice greatly appreciated Thanks Bev

Hi...I agree with others who have responded to you. Your age is not an issue. My mother had breast reducion at the age of 57! It was important for her and she decided to have it done. She choose Dr. Philip Godfrey in New York where she lives. It gave her a new lease on her confidence and general life. However, the smoking is indeed an issue. I have a friend whom I recommended to Dr. Godfrey after my mother had surgery. She smoked and had to stop for about 3 months before having surgery.