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Is Breast Reduction a Good Idea for Me?

asked 3 months ago by celesteg in Beaverton, OR
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 165 times
Tags: candidate, DDD cup, recommendation

I'm 17, 5'2, 108lbs and wear a 30E/DDD. My breasts have caused me extreme discomfort and very poor self esteem. I am also a very serious ballet student, and they make everything so much more difficult and sometimes painful. Would I be a good candidate for breast reduction? Also, would it be possible to aim for an A cup? I have pretty small ribcage and a very short torso and I know you can't really guarantee anything but I think an A would be most proportionate.

5 answers to Is Breast Reduction a Good Idea for Me?

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Breast reduction in a 17 year old

Based on your bra size, height and weight, you would be a candidate for breast reduction. However, many insurance companies will not approve surgery in patients under 18 and also require proof of conservative medical management. There are limitations on how much the breasts can be reduced. I would also caution that, although you may want an A cup now because of your dancing, this may not be the size you would opt for at a later date. Similarly, your weight at... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Breast reduction in a 17 year old

You should get excellent relief of your symptoms with a breast reduction. You likely could be reduced to a B cup but not smaller. You would need to assume that you could not breast feed future children ( although it is fine to attempt to do so) and you need to understand that there will be long permanet scars of an unpredicable nature. Please give this careful consideration and seek the advice of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Ann F. Reilley, MD

Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction in a 17 year old

It sounds like you are likely a very good candidate for breast reduction surgery. There are limits to how small you can and should go based on blood supply and aesthetics. I would assume an A cup would be pushing it. If you like the shape of your breasts you may be a candidate for liposuction of the breast which would have basically no scars. York J. Yates MD, Utah.
York Jay Yates, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Deciding to have breast reduction surgery

From your description it does sound like you would benefit from breast reduction surgery. The way to tell for sure is to talk with your parents (they will probably have to sign any consents since you are under 18) and your doctor and set up an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. He or she will be able to examine you and then discuss with you your goals, the risks and benefits of surgery and help you decide what is best for you. Most women who have breast... more
Margaret Skiles, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Appropriate for Me?

Thank you for the question. Based on the description of your body type, the physical and psychological symptoms that you have experienced, the activities that you enjoy doing etc., I think you may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery. 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 your frame causing both... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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