Am I Suitable for a Breast Reduction? (photo)

I am 15 years old, 40 E bra size, my height is 5'1 and I weigh 15 stone. I am suffering from really bad back and neck pain, my posture is really bad from the weight of my breasts. I have tried to lose weight but is not possible as I cannot exercise due to back pain, uncomfortable, drag etc. This has really lowered my self esteem and I am very self consious. I started to develop at age 7. My breasts have been the same size for over a year. I just wondered wether I would be a good candidate?

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Juvenile breast hypertrophy

Thanks for your question. You suffer from an excessive early breast growth or what we call juvenile breast hypertrophy. My advice is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon in company of an adult guardian (parents, care givers, etc) to discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure. In my experience patients like you are very pleased with the results and in a recent study we completed with regards to breast reduction in adolescents over 90 % stated they would do it again and they... more

Breast reduction decisions

Hello, Thank you for the question and the photos. Breast reduction surgery can be a very positive event in a woman's life when the decision is made carefully, the patient is a good candidate, and the procedure is performed properly. As with all breast procedures the chance for unacceptable scarring, asymmetry, and nipple/areola numbness should be considered. In the right hands these potential negative events are rare. Some questions that you should... more

Am I Suitable for a Breast Reduction?

Needed nude posted photos to truly see the size of your breasts! Best to seek in person evaluations. But my guess is yes a reduction could help.

Breast reduction in teenagers

Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. You suffer from juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts, which is typically treated by breast reduction. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe, especially in teenagers once her breast begin to fully develop. Once one begins to have the symptoms that you state above, consideration for a surgical procedure to ameliorate your symptoms, assist with self esteem, and... more

Breast Reduction at age 15

If there is a great deal of discomfort with large breasts, surgery to intervene before the age of 18 is appropriate in conjunction with the parents' approval. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Breast Reduction at 15?

I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your disproportionately large breasts are causing you.  It is probable that 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. In my practice, timing of breast reduction surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis. It is not too early... more

Am I Suitable for a Breast Reduction

Start with a discussion with your pediatrician. Breast size is not the only cause of the symptoms you have noted. After an evaluation, your doc can make a referral. It is uncommon but not unheard of to do a breast reduction on patients under 18 All the best.