Age 21, 5'8, 30 DDDD. Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Reduction? Thank You in Advance for Your Help and Advice.

I am 21 years old, 5'8, and 122 pounds with a small frame and size 30DDDD breasts. As you can tell, this is not at all proportional to my body, and it is nearly impossible to find bras with a band of 30 and a cup of DDDD so I usually end up settling for 32DDD. My questions: Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction since I can't really lose any weight and still be healthy? Will insurance pay the full costs? Is the first step a consultation? Any tips for talking to my parents about this?

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Breast reduction

It is impossible to give you advice without seeing photos. 30DDDD cup size means a lot of different things to different people. You should consulta plastic surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure and he or she can help you through the pre authorization process with your insurance company.

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description of body type and breast size/symptoms, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Unfortunately, online consultants will not be able to definitively state whether any specific insurance will cover your procedure. You will need to check with board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Ask to see... more

Breast reduction

Clearly by your height and weight you are not in need of weight loss and it not likely to make a significant change in your breast size even it you did. With that size breast I would expect you to qualify for a reduction if you have the usual symptoms of back and or neck pain, shoulder strap grooving or skin rashes under your breasts. A consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be your next step.

Breast Reduction

Large breasts can restrict your lifestyle and cause a variety of medical problems. Even drastic weight loss won't result in more than negligible shrinkage. Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the contour of the breasts so that they are smaller and perkier. I commonly use a minimal incision technique (Le Jour), eliminating the need for large scars while providing a pleasing breast contour and shape that is proportionate to the patient’s body. Your surgeon... more

Breast Reduction For 30DDDD Breasts

It certainly sounds as if you are a very good candidate for a breast reduction if you are in good health. The procedure would be covered under most insurance policies if you have accompanying symptoms (back pain, etc.), although some policies have exclusions for any breast reduction. Obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon following which you should be better prepared to discuss with your parents.

Breast Reduction

It sounds like you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction. Most of my patients in their 40's and 50's who have the surgery routinely say they wish they had done it earlier. The only way you can know for sure about insurance coverage is to consult a plastic surgeon for evaluation and then have his office contact the insurance company for authorization.