I am 17 years old, 120 lbs, 5'3" with 32 DDD breasts. I have have always be uncomfortable with them, they are much to big for my frame and I do whatever I can to make them look smaller. In addition to this, the cause me terrible amounts of back and shoulder pain, and make exercise a challenge. I have recently started to get curious about reduction, but i realize I am pretty young. However I think this might be something i could really benefit from. Thoughts?
October 30, 2013
Answer: Am I a candidate for breast reduction at 17? Thank you for the question.Based on the description of your body type, the physical and psychological symptoms that you have experienced, the activities that you enjoy doing etc., I think you may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery.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 your frame causing both physical and (probably) psychosocial 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 scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure you also understand that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow in size again).On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform and I think that for the right teenager (enough symptoms) it may be an excellent option (regardless of the age).Sometimes breast reduction surgery is covered through health insurance. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization.Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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October 30, 2013
Answer: Am I a candidate for breast reduction at 17? Thank you for the question.Based on the description of your body type, the physical and psychological symptoms that you have experienced, the activities that you enjoy doing etc., I think you may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery.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 your frame causing both physical and (probably) psychosocial 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 scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure you also understand that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow in size again).On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform and I think that for the right teenager (enough symptoms) it may be an excellent option (regardless of the age).Sometimes breast reduction surgery is covered through health insurance. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization.Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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December 26, 2013
Answer: Teenage breast reduction By size alone you might be a very good candidate for breast reduction and we often see teens in our practice. The decision is based on individual understanding of the trade off such as scars, and the decreased abilty to breast feed, and the emotional maturity to know yourself well enough to be certain of your choice. We find a good time school wise is after senior year when there is a transition in friends and activities.
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December 26, 2013
Answer: Teenage breast reduction By size alone you might be a very good candidate for breast reduction and we often see teens in our practice. The decision is based on individual understanding of the trade off such as scars, and the decreased abilty to breast feed, and the emotional maturity to know yourself well enough to be certain of your choice. We find a good time school wise is after senior year when there is a transition in friends and activities.
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