20 Year Old with 32 DDD Breasts, Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction?

asked 4 months ago by Jess91 in Franklin, MA
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: candidate, DDD cup

I am twenty years old and I am only 4'11, I have huge breasts size 32 DDD, i know this is not proportionate to my height, and many people stare at me because of my breasts and or make comments so I am starting to question if I should possibly get a breast reduction ? Any personal experince with this would be helpful.

11 answers to 20 Year Old with 32 DDD Breasts, Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction

If you are unhappy with the size of your breasts, you certainly may be a candidate for reduction. The best thing to do is go for a consultation.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

The best way to find out if you are a candidate is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon. Breast reduction surgery has a very high level of satisfaction in appropriate candidates. For some patients, the surgery will improve neck and back pain, rashes under the breasts, headaches, and other symptoms related to large breasts.

David Bray, Jr, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Who is a candidate for breast reduction surgery

Anyone with breasts that they feel are too large is a candidate for breast reduction surgery and would benefit from a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss their individual case. By making the breasts smaller, not only is their appearance changed but also any symptoms such as back and shoulder pain can be improved. This is where the medical necessity comes in. Most insurance policies will not cover cosmetic procedures which change appearance, but will cover... more

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction

There is absolutely no way to know the answer to that question until you have a consultation and your doctor makes a request to your inswurance carrier. If you personally call the carrier they almost always say "Yes." but that means they cover that type of surgery. It does not mean they will cover your particular case. For you particularly they will try and weasel out of the coverage any way they can. They do not profit from sending you money. they profit from you sending... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

32DDD, should I have breast reduction?

The biomechanical burden of disproportionately large, heavy breasts is accentuated in the woman of diminutive stature. If bra straps dig painfully into your shoulders, you have upper and/or mid back pain that disables you, with poor posture, limitation of your activities, without respite or relief, then YES, reduction mammaplasty should be in your future.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction surgery

The only way to know for sure if you are a candidate for breast reduction surgery is to see a plastic surgeon. At that time your medial history will be reviewed and you will be examined. If your breasts are excessively large and you are symptomatic then most insurance companies will cover the procedure.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

You are definitely a candidate for breast reduction. In proportion to your height, you have gigantomastia. Many insurance companies will cover the procedure. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation who can go through the pre-authorization process on your behalf. For additional information, if you have health insurance, the insurance company should have its most recent requirements (basically hoops that both the doctor and the patient... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you have been 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. You may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Candidates for breast reduction

If you are out of proportion in a DDD cup with neck strain and get unwanted attention you certainly are a candidate for breast reduction. A careful consultation will help you determine if the procedure is right for you, and a predetermination with your insurance will help sort out the how's of it. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction patients are some of the happiest people. After surgery, they see improvement in breathing, improvement in neck and back pain, and improvement in their activities of daily living. Additionally, patients feel more confident and comfortable in social situations. Having surgery is a personal choice for you, so I would suggest going to a few consultations and then making your decisions. It is important that you see a board certified plastic surgeon from... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Candidacy For Reduction With 32DDD Breasts

You certainly would be considered a candidate for a breast reduction if you are wearing a 32DDD bra. This would especially be true if you also have symptoms (back pain, neck or shoulder pain, etc.) also. Obtain a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with whom you can discuss the benefits and risks of a reduction.