Would I qualify for a breast reduction? (32G) What are associated risks for having the surgery while still young?

the measurements you supplied sound like you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction. When you are still in the years of child bearing you have to understand that each pregnancy can have an effect on the breast size. About 1/3 of the time you will have increased breast size after pregnancy and about a third of the time you will have decreased size. Also you may have more difficulty breast feeding if you have a breast reduction. If breast feeding is something that is very important to you, then you may want to wait until you have completed your family. Also your breast volume frequently will change if you have large swings in your weight. As far as insurance coverage is concerned only an exam by a well qualified plastic surgeon will help you find out if you can qualify. Each insurance policy is different and your doctor will examine you to get an estimate of how much volume he will remove from your breast and he will send a preauthorization lettrr to get approval from your company before surgery. 

Thank you for the question.  Based on the description, you will likely be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery:  this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.





 







Generally speaking, patient seeking any type of breast surgery should also learn about the potential downsides associated with the specific procedure they are considering.  Only after careful consideration of pros/cons, will you be able to make a decision whether or not to proceed.







Some of the risks/potential complications associated with breast reduction surgery include:  infection, bleeding, seroma, hematoma, wound healing problems, abnormal scarring ( hypertrophic or keloid),  loss of sensation, inability to breast-feed, breast asymmetry, necrosis of tissue or skin,  unsatisfactory cosmetic results, unpredictability of exact cup size postoperatively,  recurrence of the breast hypertrophy, and the potential for further surgery.  Other risks  related to surgery in general include deep venous thrombosis (clots),  pulmonary embolism, pneumonia  and even death.







Fortunately, the majority of patients who undergo this procedure by well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons and board certified anesthesiologists do very well and complications tend  to be relatively minor and treatable. The severe complications are rare.



I hope this, and the attached link, helps.  Best wishes.