Am I to Young for a Breast Reduction at 15?

I am 15 years old an have a DD chest side. I have done some research on breast reductions and didn't find an answer about the breasts growing back. I have back and neck pain, and always feel extremely unconfortable. I know that it isn't a weight problem, I am 5"9' 145 lbs and very active, which is also a struggle for me having size DD breasts. Swim team suits dont fit right and either do track and basketball jerseys. Should I wait a few more years?

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Breast Reduction at Young Age?

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

Is Breast Reduction for a 15 year old appropriate?

Breast reduction for someone your age is generally not done as your breasts are likely to continue to grow and the breast reduction operation would need to be repeated. This being said, there are circumstances where breast reduction in someone your age might be appropriate. While your breasts are large, DD cup, as have told us, the exceptions that I am referring to is called gigantomastia, where the breasts have grown extremely large, and are often several times the size of your... more

Breast Reduction - Can I Get my Breast Reduction at 15?

Well, there are a few obstacles - but it may be possible. First, of course, is that you cannot do this without your parents' consent. The age of consent in the United States is 18 and unless it's an emergency, surgeons will not (generally and as far as I know) be able to perform surgery on you in the absence of your parents say-so. That may make it impossible - are your parents okay with it? If not, you'll have to wait until you're 18. If they... more

Extremely large breasts should be reduced now, even if you need a touch up later.

Hi. My usual recommendation is to wait until you are sure your breasts have stopped growing, but you look almost like an emergency. Your breasts must be interfering with your physical and psychological health. I would recommend a breast reduction now. You will possibly need a revision in your twenties. Good luck!

Juvenile macromastia

In general, yes It is important to wait for breast development to be complete or you will risk needing two operations. Insurance companies will not cover reduction in women under age 18 at this time. I can think of only one instance in which surgery was warranted and approved and that was in a case in which the patient had other, serious medical issues and the weight of the breasts caused compression of her lungs and aggravated scoliosis to the point where she could not stand erect. ... more