I'm 14 years of age and My breasts are 34DDD. I have terrible back pain, shoulder pain, and whenever I lay down it's extremely painful for some reason, my lower back muscles tense up and throb before relaxing. It's very difficult for me to do anything. At age eleven they were DD and I was unable to do anything I wanted to like sports, or play with my little sister, or even feel normal within my social group. I'm not covered by insurance, but I'm willing to pay for the procedure.
January 21, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction at 14 years of age It is possible to have surgery at age 14 if you are in good health and have the support of your parents. It is possible that you may need additional surgery when you are older as you probably have not finished developing. However, many young girls do choose to proceed with surgery when they are as uncomfortable as you are. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in breast surgery with one or both of your parents. Good luck.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction at 14 years of age It is possible to have surgery at age 14 if you are in good health and have the support of your parents. It is possible that you may need additional surgery when you are older as you probably have not finished developing. However, many young girls do choose to proceed with surgery when they are as uncomfortable as you are. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in breast surgery with one or both of your parents. Good luck.
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September 29, 2014
Answer: I'm 14 years old. Could I get a breast reduction at such a young age? 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.
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September 29, 2014
Answer: I'm 14 years old. Could I get a breast reduction at such a young age? 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.
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