I am 19 and I have wanted to get a breast reduction for a while, I am extremely uncomfortable with having large breasts and would like to go smaller. I am 5'10 and weight 175 and my bra size is a 36 DD and I want to be a C.
November 1, 2014
Answer: Is 19 years old too young to get a breast reduction? Thank you for the question. At some point, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for breast reduction surgery is one who presents with relatively large breasts in proportion to the remainder of her torso. These patients often present with neck, back, shoulder discomfort, bra strap grooving, postural changes, and occasionally with rashes/infections. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Your next step may be in-person consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and make sure you feel comfortable with the quality and consistency of the work performed. During these consultations, you may be able to see other patients ( similar to yourself) who have undergone breast reduction surgery. Ultimately, you will need to decide whether the “pros” ( benefits) of breast reduction surgery outweigh the potential “cons” ( potential risk/complications). You may find the attached link helpful to you as you educate yourself about the pros/cons of the breast reduction procedure. Then, it will be important that you communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon and make sure that you have realistic expectations prior to proceeding with any type of surgery. In regards to breast size desired, also communicate carefully. In my practice the use of goal pictures are helpful in this regard; a discussion of cup size can be confusing and imprecise. Therefore, I would not suggest that you communicate your goals and/or base your satisfaction with the outcome of surgery on achieving a specific cup size. I also find that the use of pictures is more helpful than the words “natural” or "proportionate” or "C cup" etc., which can mean different things to different people. Many of my patients choose to have enough breast tissue removed to help alleviate symptoms while retaining enough breast tissue to remain proportionate to the remainder of bare torso. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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November 1, 2014
Answer: Is 19 years old too young to get a breast reduction? Thank you for the question. At some point, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for breast reduction surgery is one who presents with relatively large breasts in proportion to the remainder of her torso. These patients often present with neck, back, shoulder discomfort, bra strap grooving, postural changes, and occasionally with rashes/infections. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Your next step may be in-person consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and make sure you feel comfortable with the quality and consistency of the work performed. During these consultations, you may be able to see other patients ( similar to yourself) who have undergone breast reduction surgery. Ultimately, you will need to decide whether the “pros” ( benefits) of breast reduction surgery outweigh the potential “cons” ( potential risk/complications). You may find the attached link helpful to you as you educate yourself about the pros/cons of the breast reduction procedure. Then, it will be important that you communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon and make sure that you have realistic expectations prior to proceeding with any type of surgery. In regards to breast size desired, also communicate carefully. In my practice the use of goal pictures are helpful in this regard; a discussion of cup size can be confusing and imprecise. Therefore, I would not suggest that you communicate your goals and/or base your satisfaction with the outcome of surgery on achieving a specific cup size. I also find that the use of pictures is more helpful than the words “natural” or "proportionate” or "C cup" etc., which can mean different things to different people. Many of my patients choose to have enough breast tissue removed to help alleviate symptoms while retaining enough breast tissue to remain proportionate to the remainder of bare torso. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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November 3, 2014
Answer: Breast reduction at 19 years Breast reduction can be a life changing experience in terms of resolving your symptoms of pain, discomfort and embarrassment as well as elevating your self esteem. I have performed breast reduction on girls at your age or younger with great success. I would usually like to be satisfied that your breasts are no longer growing and haven't increased in cup size for around 12 months. A surgical consultation would be in your first step in determining whether or not you are an ideal candidate for surgery.
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November 3, 2014
Answer: Breast reduction at 19 years Breast reduction can be a life changing experience in terms of resolving your symptoms of pain, discomfort and embarrassment as well as elevating your self esteem. I have performed breast reduction on girls at your age or younger with great success. I would usually like to be satisfied that your breasts are no longer growing and haven't increased in cup size for around 12 months. A surgical consultation would be in your first step in determining whether or not you are an ideal candidate for surgery.
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