My Daughter is 18 Years Old and a Size 38H- Is She A Good Candidate For Reduction?

asked 6 months ago by Trisha in Gilbert in Lexington, SC
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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Tags: stretch marks, candidate, H cup, posture

She is very frustrated with her breasts. She has really bad stretch marks on her breasts and has severly bad posture (humpback) as well as rashes and indentions in her shoulders from her breasts. She occasionally complains about her back hurting. Would she be a good candidate for a breast reduction? She wants to go to a 38C. She is 5 ft, 6 in and weights 170lbs and has maintained that weight for about 4 years now. She wants a breast reduction badly and I think she really needs it. HELP!

11 answers to My Daughter is 18 Years Old and a Size 38H- Is She A Good Candidate For Reduction?

Breast Reduction Often Successful in Correcting Rashes and discomfort

Your daughter's complaints of bad posture (humpback) as well as rashes and indentions in her shoulders from her breasts as well as back pain, not to mention frequently accompanying low self-esteem because of my breasts makes her a good candidate for this procedure.. In general candidates for Breast Reduction surgery are women who wish to have smaller breasts to achieve a more proportional appearance or to alleviate physical discomfort. Breast reduction can correct... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction in teen girls

Trisha: Your daughter has the full spectrum of musculoskeletal and dermatological complaints, which are considered by insurance for coverage. Her height and weight are "close" to BMI (Body Mass Index) criteria. I would urge you to get your family physician involved in writing letters supporting her case. Review your insurance plan's requirements for a) weight of breast tissue/side which must be removed; b) documentation of "failure" of nonsurgical... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.chongmd.com

Good Candidate for Breast Reduction surgery

Hello there, It sounds like your daughter is a very good surgical candidate for breast reduction. At her age, it is great that she has you in her corner for support and after care. Your daughter should be commended for maintaining her weight with the presence of heavy breasts as that will prove more difficult as she ages or if her breasts continue to grow. I encourage you and your daughter to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that can see her for a more complete exam to determine... more

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction has a Very High Rate of Patient Satisfaction

Hi there- It's hard watching your child suffer... On the other hand, from your description, it sounds like she may be an excellent candidate for improvement through breast reduction. The details of her goals, what might be possible, and her experience should be left to the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you select to perform the procedure. Visit one you like and feel you can trust for a consultation.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

My Daughter is 18 Years Old and a Size 38H- Is She A Good Candidate For Reduction?

From your written description she is a candidate for breast reduction surgery. Seek a boarded PS in your area to see in person.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

It certainly sounds by yoru description that your daughter is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, howver an exam is in order.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction for 38H

Your daughter is definitely a candidate for breast reduction surgery. It's great that she has managed to keep her weight down given the pain associated with the size of the breasts. If you have health insurance, check the online site of the carrier to read the requirements for preauthorization of benefits for this procedure. Some insurers require proof of conservative medical management including NSAIDs, chiropractic or orthopedic treatment, back x-rays, physical therapy, dermatological... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Breast reduction at 18

Your daughter sounds like a very good candidate for reduction, though it is important to consider emotional maturity so that they can understand the trade off with breast scars and limited ability to breast feed. Vertical short scar reduction works very well in younger individuals. We would have little faith that liposuction will be a solution. A good time for reduction can be summer before college. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Surgery? Sounds Like a Great Idea

Your description sounds like she would be a very good candidate. Dpending on how dense her breast tissue is and how much of the breast volume is fat, she may or may not be a good candidate for liposuction only. THis could be ascertained at the time of her consult. Best of luck- Dr Del Vecchio Bostonbreastcenter

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Scarless breast reduction

Years ago I stopped doing traditional reductions in patients in her category. look into liposuction only reduction. sure it is a compromise but it avoids major scars in a young woman.

Sherwood Baxt, MD
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction for 18-year-old?

Thank you for the question. I'm glad to hear that your daughter has your support; this this will be very helpful to her. It sounds like she is 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 she thinks about breast reduction surgery make sure she does her homework... more