Age 16, Back Pain and Low Posture, Breast Reduction?

my name is sophie im barely 16 years old im going to my junior year a the height of 4'11 im fairly petite with one problem, my boobs there a size 32 D and ive never felt so heavy in my bust area in my entire life its ruining my posture and hurting my back and especially ruining my selfesteem, im on medicaid and im not sure if id be able to get a breast reduction because im not from a wealthy family and i dont think my single mom could afford it any answers?

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Breast Reduction at age of 16?

I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing to to your relatively large breasts.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... more

Breast reduction surgery for 16 year old

It sounds like you are having significant symptoms from your large breasts and this would make breast reduction surgery medically necessary and not a cosmetic procedure. Your insurance may cover this even if it is medicaid. Look for a plastic surgeon in your area who can help you determine if you are a candidate for this surgery and whether your insurance will cover it. Good luck.

Don't lose hope!

You might qualify for surgery through one of the teaching programs at a university near you. You would be operated on by the plastic surgery residents under the direction of an attending plastic surgeon. In some instances I have done just liposuction alone to reduce the volume of the breast in the right patient. Go with your mom and see what options are available to you. Good luck.