I am 19 years old and my bra size is 38DD. My breasts are too big. What should I do?

Also known as reduction mammoplasty, this is an operation intended to reduce the size of a woman’s breasts and improve their shape and position. Frequently, the areola (dark skin around the nipple) is also made smaller. Functional symptoms (medical disorders) caused by excessive breast weight may be relieved or improved by this operation.Women who have large, heavy breasts, which may be the cause of movement difficulties, back, shoulder and neck pain, poor posture, bra-strap indentations and chafing under the breasts will benefit from reduction. Women with excessive breast size, which may decrease a sense of attractiveness and self-confidence, are candidates.Large breasts that interfere with normal daily activities or with exercise will be more comfortable when reduced.Breast feeding may not be possible following this procedure so you might want to wait until after you are finished.

Hi & thank you for your question.First thing you should do is set up a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Insurance may or may not cover the cost of this surgery. Your physician and staff can help guide you through the process As far breast feeding post surgery some women can still breast feed while others can not.. Best of luck!

You sound as if you would be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery. In terms of breast feeding, it is impossible to say for sure. Some women can still breast feed post reduction while others can not. Hope this helps. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Thanks for your question.  Based on your description, breast reduction may be a good option.  If you are having problems with back pain, shoulder pain, bra strap notching, rashes under your breast, then insurance would be more likely to cover the process.  As for breast feeding, some women are not able to breast feed even before surgery, so it is unclear if the process affects the ability to breast feed.  There is a chance that you may not be able to breast feed. or not make enough milk after the procedure.  But there are women who have that problem even without breast reduction surgery.  This is a personal decision on how much your large breasts bother you versus your desire to potentially breast feed down the line.  Either way, I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.  All the best.

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.Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

A breast reduction , breast reduction pts are amongst my happiest pts because not only do they hAve an improved appearance but they also have significant physical relief fromthe procedure . Good luck and be sure to visit with at least three PS.

Hello dear, Breast reduction surgery is done to change the size, weight, firmness, and shape of the breasts. You may decide to have breast reduction surgery to:Feel more comfortable. Large, heavy breasts can cause back and neck pain, skin irritation, and posture problems. The constant pull of heavy breasts may make bra straps leave painful indentations in a woman's shoulders. Breast reduction surgery can eliminate these problems in most cases.Breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery is certainly possible. With advances in surgical techniques for breast reductions.Good luck and best wishes :)

HelloThere is not a lot of good literature about breastfeeding after breast reduction. There are a couple of papers that suggest that women who have had a "vertical" or "lollipop" reduction have at least a 50% chance of being able to breastfeed after. I have had a number of patients who have been able to breastfeed after reduction, but it may depend on the way the reduction is done.Breastfeeding your baby is a special time and you may have to weigh the pros and cons of the benefits of surgery vs the risk that you may compromise your ability to breastfeed. If you do have surgery and want to breastfeed later, get help from a lactation consultant.Best Wishes.

I encourage my younger patients to get a breast reduction if the weight of their breasts is causing them chronic back pain or affecting what they can do in life.  It's not worth suffering for another decade or two just for the possibility of breastfeeding.  Many women end up not able to breastfeed even without surgery - when the breasts are that big, it can be very difficult to breastfeed.  Using the type of surgery I do most often, at least some of the milk ducts are preserved so there is still a chance you will be able to make at least some milk for a baby.