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Im 15 and Im a DD34 I Have Really Bad Nerve Damage Can I Get a Breast Reduction?

asked 3 months ago by Bambi loves teddy
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 74 times
Tags: candidate, nerve damage

I've tried losing weight and have been eating heathly i just cant seem to lose that much weight with the extra weight on my chest. I have to go to physical therapy because of the damage caused by my breasts. I've done my reasearch but can i even do the sugery?

8 answers to Im 15 and Im a DD34 I Have Really Bad Nerve Damage Can I Get a Breast Reduction?

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Breast Reduction - in Teens

Although 15 is younger than the average breast reduction patient, and it would be a little unusual, it is by no means unheard of. From a physical standpoint, if your symptoms are appropriate indications for a breast reduction, then you should be able to consider one. Those symptoms are most commonly neck, back and shoulder pain, rashes, bra strap grooving, etc. However, there are two issues that are unusual and that merit additional discussion: 1) As a 15 year old... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction in minors

Yes, breast reductions can be done on patients that are 15 years old. Insurance compaines authorize breast reductions based on symptoms and weight removal determined by body surface area. You may not meet insurance criteria for the weight to be removed. However, if you are in pain and you want it done you can pay for it yourself. Best of Luck, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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Breast Reduction for 15 Year Old?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

If you have very large breasts and have nerve issues that are documented, you may be a candidate for breast reduction. Of course, first you will need get permission from your parents to seek consultation, and then you should go for a consultation with a plastic surgeon. Good luck.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breasts may increase in size in young women after reduction

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... more
Lisa B. Cassileth, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction if still growing

Bambi, I have treated about 10 patients like you, including two sisters 3 years apart. They were both very large and still growing. They were bothered by the weight of the breast and that they were always stared at for their breast size. If you have your parents support, I would look into having a breast reduction. If you are still growing then I would consider a liposuction breast reduction, at least to reduce the weight and size. If your skin is good you may... more
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

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Breast reduction at the age of 15

I have performed full breast reductions in patients of your age. I think it can be a surgery that offers an excellent improvement in your symptoms even at a younger age if the person is the right candidate. I prefer that the patient is skeletally mature (meaning, no longer growing taller) and that the breast size is quite excessive but stabilizing. The patient herself also has to be mature enough to take in the full discussion regarding risks of surgery and have a good... more
Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.drlaurencrawford.com

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Scarless breast reduction

If, and only if you have your families support look into Scarless Breast reduction. This is liposuction only Leaving a tiny scar beneath the breast. I have done this Several times in early teenagers And it could be a Reasonable alternative to a traditional Reduction.
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

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