My breasts are a 46 DDD. I've had breasts from the 2nd grade. I weigh 220. Am I a candidate for the surgery? (Photo)

Hello! Thank you for your question and photos. Just by looking at your photos, it appears that you may be a great #candidate for a #Breast #reduction surgery. Candidates for #BreastReduction surgery are
women who wish to have smaller #breasts to achieve a more proportional
appearance or to alleviate physical discomfort. Breast reduction can correct
symptoms from excessively #largeheavybreasts that may cause the inability to do
certain exercises, or create back, shoulder and neck pain, poor posture,
bra-strap shoulder indentations and chafing or rashes under the breasts. Women
experiencing these discomforts may benefit from Breast Reduction, also called #ReductionMammoplasty.
Furthermore, large breasts may interfere with normal daily activities or
exercise and will be more comfortable when reduced. Women who feel that their
excessive breast size decreases a sense of attractiveness and self-confidence,
or results in unwanted attention are also candidates. If you plan to see if your insurance covers any of the charges, be sure to have your physician document your discomforts. Also, choose a #Board #Certified #plastic #surgeon to evaluate you and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. I will attach a link for you to locate a #BCPS. Best wishes! 

Without a good set of photos of the breast, and the benefit of physical exam, and without having more info- it's difficult to comment accurately. Generally speaking- large breasts can be reduced and lifted surgically, provided a patient is healthy and is a good candidate 

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. After having analyzed all the information provided to us, i can realize that you have very large breasts for your height and weight, and can be responsible later for head, back, neck and shoulder pain.In the future may cause permanent osteo-articular damage in the back and shoulders and skin problems (mainly under the breasts). For for this reasons, certainly you need a breast reduction surgery.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.- 

You are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery as long as you do not have any untreated medical conditions like hypertension or diabetes.  Some weight loss prior to surgery would help optimize your results. 

You should expect significant improvement in comfort after breast reduction. This should also assist in subsequent weight loss because of increased activity.

Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided pictures and information
as well. Extremely large breasts have been linked to a number of
physical complaints including back aches, neck pain, and numbness in the
fingers in hands. They have also been implicated in migraine headache
known to cause shortness of breath, and have prevented women from doing
everything from aerobic exercise to picking up their children, to
sitting at a desk."Sometimes a woman with very large breasts
will know instinctively that the extra weight on her chest is causing
the problems but just as often she doesn't
recognize the connection and sometimes that can lead to years of
unnecessary suffering,"I f you are considering a breast
reduction I suggest to make an appointment with a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon for a person evaluation and talk about your concerns and
goals. Good luck :)

You look like you would be a candidate for breast reduction surgery as long as you want smaller breasts.  Sometimes this procedure will be covered by your medical insurance.  Contact the insurance company to find out what the requirements are or seek a consult from a board certified plastic surgeon.

In clothing posted life photos though nice are NOT helpful. Best to see un dressed breast photos. Also obtain a mammogram before doing surgery. Yes you could have Breast reduction surgery. Plus if scar former in the postop healing phase can offer SRT- superficial photon radiation therapy as a scar prevention. 

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations to perform.   You will be best off getting as close as possible to your long-term stable weight prior to proceeding.

“Typical” patients who present for breast reduction surgery are women who have disproportionately large breasts, causing problems such as neck/back/shoulder discomfort, postural changes, bra strap grooving, skin irritation/rashes under the breasts, and/or difficulty with activities of daily living and/or exercise etc. There may be both physical as well as psychosocial “stress” caused by the disproportionately large breasts.

Reducing breast tissue mass and elevating the breasts on the chest wall tend to improve or alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the disproportionately large breasts.

Patients considering breast reduction surgery should also consider the potential downsides (risks/complications) associated with the procedure as well. Poor scarring, for example may be associated with the procedure. Additional surgery may be necessary in the short or longer term for a multitude of reasons. Timing of service should be individualized based on the specific patient's life circumstances and preferences.

When the time is right, I suggest that you seek consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. 

I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast reduction surgery concerns), helps. Best wishes.
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Thank you for the question and you are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction but you would be a better candidate after weight lose.  And weight lose after a breast reduction might negatively affect your results so try to get to a lower stable weight prior to surgery.Dr. Corbin