DD Cup a Candidate for Breast Reduction?

hi iam 18 years old iam 5 feet tall and weight 147 and iam a 36 DD do you think its appropiate for me to get breast reduction..my back sometimes hurts as well as my shoulders and get this ugly marks on my shoulders and my back..

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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 the 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

Breast Reduction may be appropriate for you

Hi there- Breast reduction is most often performed for one of two reasons... Many patients have breasts disproportionately large for their bodies, and the weight that the breasts represent leads to chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, and back, with ongoing disability to exercise and live the lifestyle the patient prefers. Over time, arthritis in the spine occurs, with progressive worsening of pain. Other patients have breasts that may be larger than they would prefer, but not lar more

Breast reduction dd breasts

Certainly if you feel that you are too large, a breast reduction may be suitable for you. You should go for a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be properly evaluated..

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

It sounds like you are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. You should be aware though of the scars involved which usually heal well with time. You may want to go to my website and watch a complete video of me doing a reduction.

Breast reduction for 36 DD breasts might be indicated

Large breasts can cause the symptoms you have of neck and back pain, and irritation of the skin of your shoulders related to bra strap pressure. with these synptoms, you may do well wih breast reduction surgery. A couple of things to keep in mind though. 1. You are young. At 18, breasts can still grow. Make sure you have had a stable bra size for at least a year before having surgery. 2. You have not yet had children. Pregnancy and nursing changes the shape and size of breasts... more

DD cup a candidate for breast reduction

Yes you are but insurance approval takes a pre determination letter with photos outlining the breast issues in detail. Than you will be able to have this operation. Dr. B

DD Breast Reduction

You certainly would benefit from a breast reduction. Many women with large breasts have symptoms which include back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, breast pain, bra strap grooving, and skin rashes all due to the weight of the large breasts. In addition, such large breasts may make it very difficult to fit into comfortable clothing. There is no reason for a woman with these symptoms to not have a breast reduction.

Indications for breast reduction

A plastic surgeon should be able to determine whether a reduction will relieve your symptoms after an examination. One thing you can try is walk around with your breasts cradled in you arms and see if this helps the discomfort in your neck and back.