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Based on the information you provided you would be a good candidate for this procedure. Sometimes if criteria are met it is covered by insurance. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
Breast reduction can certainly help you, however you should see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a medical consultation to find out if this is right for you. During the consultation, you'll discuss the risks associated with the procedure so you can make an informed decision.
Not only do you havelarge breasts at an early age, but you’re already suffering significantsymptoms. I generally prefer to wait until the breast have stopped growingbefore proceeding with breast reduction, but in your case, early interventionmay be appropriate because of your symptoms. I recommendconsultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Obviously your parentsneed to be involved in the process as well. Breast reduction has significantbenefits and patients who undergo the procedure at an early age experience thebenefits over a lifetime. There are downsides as well. These include thepotential inability to breast feed, prolonged healing, decreased nipplesensation and scarring. In my experience, patients who undergo breast reductionat an early age not only experience relief of these symptoms, but also animproved quality of life.
Great question. More and more, we are operating and doing breast reductions on patients who are still teenagers like yourself, because it has such a positive impact on the patient's quality of life and improves back pain. For many women, it is very hard to be active, do exercise, etc. when breasts are so large. Ideally, it is good to wait until the breast size is stable for at least a year, and the patient is done growing and maturing. If those criteria are met, then it's perfectly safe to undergo a breast reduction, and only a small percentage of those patients will require a secondary reduction years down the road. Insurance is also covering reductions for patients your age, especially with large breasts such as yours. The key thing for this age group to understand is that there is a chance it could impact the patient's ability to breast feed down the road, and most patients are ok with that tradeoff of slightly higher risk. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
There is not an age limit for breast reduction surgery. It is best to wait at least 1 year from the time that your breast finishes growing. This will allow for optimal correction, and minimizes the possibility that you need a 2nd surgery soon afterwards. In addition to being a candidate, you will need to be able to have parental consent and provide informed consent (or have your parent's provide informed consent on your behalf). When you are ready, consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.
