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Age 18, 46DD - Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by Tampa7843 in Tampa, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 5,120 times
Tags: age 18-24, candidate, DD cup

I Am 18Yrs Old And I Wear A Size 46DD Bra And I've Had A Baby..I Have Problems With My Breast Such As Back Pain,Shoulder Pains Ect And I Am Very UnHappy And Embarassed Of Them...I've Been Puttin Some Thought Into Breast Reduction And Have Even Started To Look For Dotors Am I Making It More Than What It Really Is Or Are My Breast Really Too Big??

6 answers to Age 18, 46DD - Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

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Breast reduction

The symptoms you are describing are very common for patients seeking breast reduction.  Breast reduction surgery is a wonderful surgery to help improve the problems of back pain, shoulder strap problems, neck pain, and rashes. The operation is an outpatient operation which means that you will go home the same day. Most people return to work in about 2 weeks, some go back even sooner for a sit down job. You will need to wear a bra for about a month. Before you know it, you will have... more
Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

Undergoing surgery to reduce your breast size is a personal choice. If you are asking "Do you think I am a candidate for a breast reduction?"  I would say that you look quite large and appear to be  good candidate if you are medically in good condition.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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The Need And Timing Of Breast Reduction Depends On Many Factors

Based on your pictures and your musculoskeletal symptoms, it would be reasonable to say your breasts are too big for you. Whether you should have a breast reduction now or later would be primarily based on how bad your level of discomfort is and your future pregnancy plans. Breast reduction can make breast feeding difficult or impossible and this may be a concern for you. There is also the impact on the shape of the breasts after surgery that future pregnancies will change if done... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction

Breast reductions do require some thought and planning.  You said that you have had a child. How recently? Do you plan on having others? How important is breast feeding to you?  The answers to all of these questions influence whether you are ready for a breast reduction.  I have found that young patient are more likely to eventually need a secondary breast reduction later, especially if they go on to have more children after the first reduction.  Additionally, we know... more
Delio Ortegon, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction for Teenager

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. It sounds like you have done your homework and understand the potential risk and consultations associated with breast reduction surgery. You also understand that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Is an 18 year old with 46DD breasts a candidate for breast reduction?

You are a 46DD and are experiencing considerable symptoms associated with your enlarged breasts. Your photos clearly document their massive, disproportionate size. Therefore, you would be a very good candidate for breast reduction surgery (provided you are at least 6 months post-partum). If your weight changes later on or you have more children, there is a possibility that you may benefit from a second breast reduction if they regrow. However, you will have at least had alleviation... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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