I'm 16 years old and I have 38 DDD breasts. I hate them. I've had big breasts since 8th grade, them being D's. I have very bad back pains and necks and extremely terrible migraines. I've been to neurologists about the migraines and I've gotten cat scans and all those X-ray type things. Ice also had just about every headache medicine that can be prescribed. They've gone on for 3-4 years and are still awful. I really think that getting a reduction would help all the pains.
February 2, 2014
Answer: Breast reduction at only 16 It sounds as if you would absolutely be a great candidate for a breast reduction surgery. And I believe that you will be able to get insurance to cover the procedure for you as well. While I typically do not encourage elective surgery for patients under the age of 18, your case is different than most. You still need to understand the risks of surgery and need to have a consultation with a board certified surgeon who can further determine if surgery is the best option for you at this time. But your age, in this case, should not be the determining factor.
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February 2, 2014
Answer: Breast reduction at only 16 It sounds as if you would absolutely be a great candidate for a breast reduction surgery. And I believe that you will be able to get insurance to cover the procedure for you as well. While I typically do not encourage elective surgery for patients under the age of 18, your case is different than most. You still need to understand the risks of surgery and need to have a consultation with a board certified surgeon who can further determine if surgery is the best option for you at this time. But your age, in this case, should not be the determining factor.
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February 2, 2014
Answer: Reduction is a good option Thanks for your question. Based on your reported size and symptoms, you would be a candidate for a breast reduction. It is a very frustrating thing to be that disproportionate to your frame and have it interfere with your lifestyle and potentially contribute to head aches. The reluctance to perform the surgery at age 16 is that your might grow more. This might be a chance that you and your parents are willing to take. Hopefully you can meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to walk you through your options. Best of Luck!
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February 2, 2014
Answer: Reduction is a good option Thanks for your question. Based on your reported size and symptoms, you would be a candidate for a breast reduction. It is a very frustrating thing to be that disproportionate to your frame and have it interfere with your lifestyle and potentially contribute to head aches. The reluctance to perform the surgery at age 16 is that your might grow more. This might be a chance that you and your parents are willing to take. Hopefully you can meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to walk you through your options. Best of Luck!
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