32DD breast reduction? (5'2, 98 pounds, very petite). Could I possibly be a good candidate for breast reduction?

Question

I am 20 years old and I recently got measured. (According to them I am actually in between a DD and a DDD and my band size is closer to 30.) I've always been unhappy with my breasts. They cause back pain, I can never find bras except for in Victoria's Secret, and they just look SO big compared to my small frame. Could I possibly be a good candidate for breast reduction?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

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 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.Kind regards

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Yes, you sound like you are a good candidate.  For your height and weight a DD cup size is excessive and can definitely explain your symptoms.  Insurance should cover the surgery.

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. A consult with a PS will help guide you. If your stats are correct breast reduction could certainly make sense. Many stores and shops are crazy inaccurate when measuring breasts so an exam by your PS will be key to guiding you.Best wishes.

John Paletta, MD · Answer

It appears that you would be an excellent candidate for a breast reduction surgery given that you have symptoms characteristic to having large breast.  I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. It would be helpful if your primary care physician has seen you and feels that your back pain is related to the size your breast.  Good luck, breast reduction surgery has the highest patient satisfaction rate.

J. Garrett Harper, MD · Answer

You may be a wonderful candidate for breast reduction surgery, but we can only tell for sure with an examination.  Make sure you find a plastic surgeon that gets gorgeous results with breast reductions and listens to your goals.  I have all my patients bring in wish pics to help guide me during surgery!  Hope this helps.-JGH

32DD breast reduction? (5'2, 98 pounds, very petite). Could I possibly be a good candidate for breast reduction?

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