Hello, I'm 15 years old going on sixteen, my height is about 4'11" and I'm more than likely going to stay that way. My weight is 154.4 lbs. My breasts are size 36H. I'm definetly planning on getting a breast reduction surgery in junior or senior year in highschool, but I also have a slight fear of surgeries. I'm mostly worried if the numbing/anaesthetic doesn't completely work. So, I was wondering would I be a candidate for said surgery and what would the surgery be like?
March 9, 2011
Answer: What is Breast Reduction Surgery Like?
Generally speaking, the surgery itself should be painless for you because you will be under anesthesia. It is highly unlikley that you will be aware of anything during the surgery and you should have a good experience. The recovery is one of the least painful for Plastic Surgery procedures. Good luck!
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March 9, 2011
Answer: What is Breast Reduction Surgery Like?
Generally speaking, the surgery itself should be painless for you because you will be under anesthesia. It is highly unlikley that you will be aware of anything during the surgery and you should have a good experience. The recovery is one of the least painful for Plastic Surgery procedures. Good luck!
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Answer: Breast Reduction for Teenager?
Thank you for the question.
It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress.
As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Make sure you also understands that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow in size again).
On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform and I think that for the right teenager (enough symptoms) it may be an excellent option (regardless of the age).
Sometimes breast reduction surgery is covered through health insurance. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.
This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization.
Make sure you're working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
I hope this helps.
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Answer: Breast Reduction for Teenager?
Thank you for the question.
It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress.
As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Make sure you also understands that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were to grow in size again).
On the other hand, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform and I think that for the right teenager (enough symptoms) it may be an excellent option (regardless of the age).
Sometimes breast reduction surgery is covered through health insurance. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.
This documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon will help you obtain authorization.
Make sure you're working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.
I hope this helps.
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