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

Breast reduction 



Based upon the description you've provided you seem to be a good candidate for a breast reduction. However, with many of today's insurance plans, less and less insurance companies cover breast reduction surgery despite you having symptoms from overly large breasts. This is even despite the fact that you may have painful bra strap grooving, neck, shoulder and back pain. However, I suggest contacting your insurance company and asking exactly what is and isn't covered in regards to treating macromastia with a breast reduction.  If they do offer coverage then ask for a list of in network providers whom you can then contact to set up an appointment and consultation with to address your concerns. Being 22 years old and getting a breast reduction is generally not a problem but it is important that the surgeon gives you realistic expectations. 

Overall I think younger patients recover faster and have fewer complications.  The downsides are that your breast size may change with pregnancy and you may have difficulty or be unable to breast feed.  I find many women with very large breasts have difficulty breast feeding as well.  Good luck, Jane

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. 

You should be a candidate for insurance coverage.  Some insurers require documented conservative management for 3-6 months including chiropractic or physical therapy.  Your carrier requirements should be accessible on its webpage.  In terms of the effects of pregnancy, many women who have undergone breast reduction are unable to breast feed afterwards and weight gain could result in additional sagging.  That said, your breasts are quite large and you would have an overall improvement in quality of life by undergoing surgery now rather than waiting.

Each insurance company is different and you should check with yours about their criteria for approval. You sound like a candidate based upon you description.