I'm 13 years old 5 foot 2 and 135 lbs. my bra size is a 34D. Do I need a Breast Reduction and am I qualified.

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I try to do exercises like running because I heard it could help shrink my cup size but I feel embarrassed because I think my breasts are jiggling and I run out of breath. I play volleyball so I'm always surrounded my perfect girls and they tell me that by breasts are too big and I can't argue. But I don't like that they are right. My back always hurts and I get rashes under my breasts. My breasts hurt when I put on a bra, but even if I could go without a bra it would hurt too. What do I do?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

You do sound as if you are a candidate for breast reduction surgery, even at age 13. The concern is that if surgery is done while your breasts are still growing, you may need another surgery when your breasts are done growing (when your body is done growing--usually at about age 18).That being said, click on the web reference link below for one of my patients that was 13 when I saw her for breast reduction consultation, and 14 when I operated. She had a wonderful outcome and did not need re-operation. BTW, re-operation for recurrent breast enlargement can occur even in adult women whose breasts still grow under the influence of hormonal stimulus, so re-operation is not conclusively "prevented" by waiting to a specified age.Thus, you may indeed be a great candidate for surgery, and you and your parents should seek consultations with expert ABPS-certified plastic surgeons who do lots of breast reduction surgery.BTW, you are not surrounded by "perfect" girls--they tease and bully you inappropriately to make themselves feel better! They are far from perfect, and have their own (different) insecurities--hence, the "need" to talk down to others in order to (try to) make themselves feel better. Many of them are actually jealous of your breast size, though they do not understand your burdens as you do and have accurately described. They aren't right; they are just mean girls. Don't fall into that trap yourself and hold your head and chest up high, right up until you have your surgery. Get going! Don't forget to click on the link below. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

If your breast are disproportionate for your size and shape then you may be a candidate for a breast reduction.  At 13 there is a concern that your breasts are still growing.  There is a risk that the breast can continue to grow larger after the procedure.  The next step is to be seen by a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

William Lambeth, MD (retired) · Answer

Most 13 year olds are still growing and therefore should wait for their breast size to stablize. this usually takes place by 171/2 to 18 years old. you will probably be a good candidate.

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