Really bad neck and back pains - Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

I am 20 years old and my breasts are 38DD and getting bigger. I have really bad neck and back pains. When I try to workout they get in the way and causes my collarbone to hurt. I really don't know what to do. I went to see a doctor about my back and she just prescribed pain pills which didn't work.

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age 18-24 DD cup back pain

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by CoCoChanel20 in Baton Rouge

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Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; It is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. You may want to visit with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss the procedure, as well as the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Best wishes.

Symptoms from enlarged breasts

You may want to see another physician for a second opinion. More supportive bras may provide short term relief. Also consider a physical therapy consult to perform exercises to improve your neck, back and collarbone pains. IF this does not produce relief, consider breast reduction.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction to alleviate back and neck pain

Breast reduction surgery has been shown to relieve back and neck pain which is due to large breasts. Your symptoms may be due to a different cause, however, and you should obtain a full physical consultation to determine if you would be an appropriate patient for the surgery. In addition, it is best to defer breast reduction until your breast size is stable, or you may need to undergo additional surgery afterwards.

Breast reduction good if breasts have stopped growing.

Hi. I am sure a breast reduction will help you, but wait until your breasts have stopped growing. Otherwise, you may have to do it again.

Really bad neck and back pains - Should I Get a Breast Reductionc

You MAY be a candidate but I need more medical info and a photo would have been helpful. See 3 boarded surgeons in your area to determine the cause of the pain in your back/neck. You may have a multiple caused issue. And maybe the breast reduction could help.

Breast reduction for back & neck pain

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 patients body... more

Breast reduction and back pain

The breast reduction may or may not improve your symptoms. A back specialist is definitely the way to go first, and then see a plastic surgeon for evaluation as well.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction reliably improves symptoms of back and neck pain...

Hi there- In patients with large breasts, breast reduction is a reliably safe way to reduce the symptoms you are describing, and so you would seem to be a good candidate (an exam would be necessary to responsibly say for sure)... However, I am concerned that you say your breasts are still growing... Most responsible and reputable plastic surgeons would not recommend you undergo a breast reduction before your breasts have ceased development, in order to minimize the risk of you fee more

Back Pain & Breast Reduction

Neck and back pain are common complaints of women who will benefit from a breasr reduction. It sounds as if you would be a good candidate for surgery. You should obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon to get more information so you can weigh the benefits/risks. Good luck!