Beverly Hills Breast Reduction doctors

Hi, I just want to first address your comment "I have really bad nerve damage" -  I am assuming you are referring to back or neck pain caused by hunching over from large breasts. Actual "damage" should be looked at by a neurologist, who will usually recommend reduction if they feel that is a contributing factor.

More relevant is the question, should 15 year olds have reduction? Sometimes you are not done growing and if you have a reduction your breasts will increase in size after surgery. Generally, if your size has been stable for over a year you are ok to proceed with the surgery. Note that some insurance companies will not approve it for patients this age.

A quick comment on the liposuction based breast reduction or "scarless" reduction - this is great for a still perky, but fatty breasts. If your breasts are very very dense it won't work well.

Good luck to you- I don't know many 15 year olds requiring physical therapy and I look forward to you receiving some help that can improve your situation.

The risk in breast reduction is diminished blood flow to the nipple or to the skin edges. The larger the reduction, the more tissue removed, the less blood flow remains, the higher the risk of healing problem, sensory changes, and fat or skin necrosis. The density may contribute to reduction in blood flow but the technique of reduction should take this into consideration. Your surgeon should customize your surgery to your anatomy and desires and will review specific risks with you. The other risk is scarring and calcification within the breast gland that can change mammographic reading of your breasts.

Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.

Hello EmbraceMe,

I understand your desire to minimize your breasts with your concerns of the safety of over-reduction.  Having dense breast tissue does not necessarily increase your risk of reduction, and in fact gives a nicer appearance to the mound after the reduction and lift.  Your photos are not revealing, but I can still get an idea of the relative size of your breasts and the position of the nipple areolar complex. 

I would see only surgeons that have a great reputation for breast reduction surgery.  These people would of course be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and also be members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Although I don't think a B cup is realistic, a relatively high and tight C cup is.  I have posted a link to a photo of a large breasted woman who got a similar result.

Best of luck!