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I am a 16 year old girl. My breasts are size 32DDD. Is breast reduction surgery a good idea?

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I am a 16 year old girl. My breasts are size 32DDD. I play softball and I have severe shoulder issues trying to support the extreme weight. I had to go through 6 months of physical therapy to try and fix my shoulder, but it did not work. Because I am an athlete I lose weight quite easily, but none of that weight is from my breasts. My parents have both agreed to sign for me to get a reduction. I'm just not quite sure if it is a good idea considering my age.

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