Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

Im 17 years old, 6'0 ft tall, and weigh about 163. Im considered on the slender side since i dance.. but my bra size is a 38D, it cause pain and sometimes feel heavy for no reason, it also causes my shoulder and back pain and if i happen to carry my backpack it makes everything much heavier. i am done growing. what other option is there? im not really sure what would be a suitable bra size for my body type.

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age 17 or under D cup pain 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 150-169 lbs candidate

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Breast reduction for painful breasts

Thank you for your question. It is very common for women to suffer from chronic pain due to pendulous breasts. In your case a D cup may not be large enough to have them reduced through insurance. So, in your case I advise the Ultimate Breast Lift technique that simply transfers the weight of your breasts on to your chest muscles for instant relief. Weight transfer is a revolutionary way to relieve women from the constant tension caused by heavy breasts. This technique does not... more

Breast Reduction at 17 years of age

If you have the surgery before you are 18, you will need a parents consent. You may lose the ability to breast feed and may lose some nipple sensation. If you are hoping to have insurance cover the procedure you may not be large enough. Usually it is approved for women that are a DD or larger, or a total removal of 500 grams or more per breast. If you are still wanting to proceed, you will probably be very happy with your results and all associated pain should disappear. Be sure to consult... more

Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

You should do well and feel a great deal better with a breast reduction. Two important things for young patients to know are you may lose the ability to breast feed and you may lose or reduce nipple sensitivity. Just don't have the surgery until you are sure you have had no change in breast size for at least 1 year.

Breast Reduction in Teens

From the information you have provided, I believe that you satisfy the criteria for reduction. Your breasts are too large, and you are having pain, and you have stopped growing. Remember the surgery is permanent and once performed, you cannot take it back. You will reduce your chance of breast-feeding so if that is very important to you then postpone the surgery. Otherwise, go ahead and have it done and you should do great and can expect to have good resolution of... more

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. 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 physical and psychological distress. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory... more