Can a 15 year old get a breast reduction?

I
recommend a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction™.The breast tissue is reshaped creating upper
pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase
your cleavage.The weight of the breast
is transferred to the underlying muscle resulting in immediate pain relief
without excessive reduction.This
technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique,
maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed.At size 32 DDD each 100 grams corresponds to
1 cup size change.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. You suffer from juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts, which is typically treated by breast reduction. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe such as neck/back/shoulder pain as well as infections/rashes and shoulder grooving, especially in teenagers once her breasts begin to fully develop. Once one begins to have the symptoms that you state above, consideration for a surgical procedure to ameliorate your symptoms, assist with self esteem, and allow you to get back to physical activities in your youth should be done. Given your symptoms, you would be an ideal candidate. You must first discuss with your parents and pediatrician, and then consulting with a plastic surgeon for evaluation and examination to assist you in deciding if this would be the right thing for you. Your surgeon will also go over what to expect as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. Overall, your symptoms should be ameliorated almost immediately and hopefully give you more self confidence and an increased activity level. Your breasts may still continue to grow over the next several years, but it is certainly reasonable to consider this at this age with the issues that you are having. I hope that this helps! Good luck with your decision!

After breast growth the stabilized if the large breasts are a functional issue breast reduction often times is performed in teenagers. This of course is done with the consent of the parents.

Considerations for young woman with large breasts;Typically breasts stop growing one year after the onset of a girls period. To be safe we consider breast reduction surgery, one year after the stop of breast enlargement.Are you ready? young girls have different expectations than a full grown adult. All surgery has some degree of risk and pain. Young woman should understand that not all surgery is successful and that secondary surgeries and complications may arise.Will it change my life? Another issue for young woman is the idea that it will be a life changer. Well, physically it certainly will make life much easier, but emotionally, you are still who you are and no degree of surgery will change how you interact with others or how your friends deal with you.To learn everything else that you need to consider, please read my book " Cosmetic Breast Surgery - A complete guide from A to double D".Good luck!

I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your disproportionately large breasts are causing you. 
It is probable that 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 your frame causing  both physical and psychological distress.
In my practice, timing of breast reduction surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis. It is not too early to do your homework and learn as much as possible  about  breast reduction surgery and the potential risks and complications associated with  the procedure.  Hopefully you have the support of your parents as you do your homework.
Unsatisfactory scarring is  one of the potential complications. 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.
 When the time is right,  seek consultation with well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

I hope this,  and the attached link, helps.

 Teenage breast reduction is safe when these conditions have been met:1. You started your menstrual cycle at least 2 years ago. 2. You stopped growing in height; your feet have stopped growing3. Your breast has an adult appearance (Tanner Stage 5) 4. You are emotionally mature and accepting of the scars and the downtime etc 5. Your parents and pediatrician feel that you are ready6. Your breast cause physical symptoms including: back pain, neck pain, difficulty excising and sleeping, headaches, numbness in arms, etcthank you 

If you are 15 you will need your parents permission to have a breast reduction.  If you are of adult size, then you may be a candidate.

The short answer is yes with parental/ guardian consent.   If you are suffering from severe back pain and other stigma of overly large breasts then there is no age that prohibits you from seeking proper relief.   Addition things need to enter the conversation at a younger age.  You may have trouble breast feeding.  You may need another breast reduction later as you continue to grow.  Best of luck!

Hi! You poor thing- that sounds like you are really suffering with the very large size of your breasts. I believe you will have a large degree of relief with the operation. To have the insurance cover this, you should see  your family doctor and get  referral to a plastic surgeon. There is data that shows teen breast reduction is safe and effective.Breast Wishes.