Should I Get a Breast Reduction?

Im 15 an i wear an 42DDD I have back pain all the time my grandma thinks i should get a reduction an im really considering it so should I??

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Need for a breast reduction

With markedly enlarged breasts that are associated with back pain, you may very well be a good candidate for a breast reduction. Furthermore, at your age and with your disproportionately enlarged size, you may also be experiencing unwanted attention and comments from others regarding your breasts. You should consider being evaluated by one or more board certified plastic surgeons who could provide you with far more information and accurate recommendations. As a minor, you will need to... more

Breast reduction at 15

If you ahve significant problems associated with having larger breasts and you are no longer growing, then you may be a candidate and can go for a consultaion with your parent's approval.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast Reduction at 15

If you are at a reasonable weight, breast reduction at 15 is not unreasonable. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your issues and goals.

Is A Breast Reduction The Right Choice For You ?

Well that certainly seems like a perfect indication for a breast reduction. Back pain despite weight loss is the most salient medical reason for breast reduction. That history and bra strap indentations over the shoulders are the typical tandem that will justify a functional breast reduction that may be covered by insurance. This procedure also has a cosmetic benefit in raising the nipple-areola complex as improving the shape of the breast while decreasing the overall size. more

Breast reductions are done in teenagers.

A 15-year-old with triple d breasts would functionally benefit from a breast reduction. This would have to be done with the full consent of the parents.

Breast Reduction in Teens

Cheychey922: Sorry to hear about your back pain. Best advice would be to discuss this first with your personal physician so that you can try "nonsurgical" techniques first, such as physical therapy, chiropractor visits, special bras. If you have "heat rashes" at the base of your breasts, you may benefit from a Dermatologist consult. The rationale for "building a case" is that health insurance companies have very stringent criteria which a patient must meet before getting... more