I have a 36F cup size, am I eligible for a Breast Reduction if I'm only 17?

It is very possible that you would be a candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have finished developing and you have parental consent. However, most insurance companies will not cover the surgery until you are 18 years of age. Good luck.

I have treated several young patients that have unusually large breasts for their age. If you are out of proportion to your body habitus and are having back and neck pain, you certainly can get insurance coverage. You will need to find your insurance policy and see what the exact specifications and requirements are for you. Most insurance plans will want you to document long standing back and neck pain that affects your daily activities. This can be documented by your family physician, OBGYN, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. You should try to relieve the back and neck pain with NSAIDS, hot and cold application, use of adequate support bras, and should have a reasonable BMI. If you need to lose weight, try to do so before the surgery. There are risks with the procedure, but the benefits far outweigh the risks for most patients. Talk with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate.

With
parental consent you can undergo a breast reduction at age 17. At size 36 F each 200 gram of tissue
corresponds to 1 cup size change.
Insurance companies frequently require a large volume removed (approximately
500 grams) under the assumption that neck, back and shoulder pain will be
relieved by weight reduction. However,
there is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast ReductionTM. This technique reshapes breast tissue
creating upper pole fullness, elevates them higher on the chest wall and more
medial to increase your cleavage while reducing your breasts to the size proportionate
for your body. This technique does not
require over reduction because the weight of the breast is transferred to the
underlying muscle resulting in immediate pain relief. This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars
of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to
breast feed. The traditional technique,
Wise pattern, was developed in 1956 and in my opinion is obsolete because of
the complications and poor esthetic results.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.