I'm 18, 125lbs, 32DD, and 5'2. Would I be a good candidate for a breast reduction? Could I get down to a B cup?

The technique I recommend is a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello and thank you for your question.
Breast Reduction patients are some of our happiest patients! They feel relieve almost instantly. The best thing is for to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Based on what you are describing, it does sound that you have large/heavy breasts causing physical symptoms, and breast reduction may be an option for you. However, it is difficult to tell without seeing the photos and/or in person consultation.
The goal of breast reduction surgery is to remove excess breast tissue, create a more lifted breast shape and typically make nipple/areola smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift.
Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms. In addition, most insurances in order to approve the surgery, will require for 2-3 letters of medical necessity (from your chiropractor, primary doctor, OBGYN, Dermatologist, etc) demonstrating that your physical symptoms due to large breasts are not improving with conservative management.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

None of us board certified plastic surgeons can predict what decisions MEDICAL insurance companies will make regarding coverage for BR surgery or what documentation will sway their decision. BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance carrier for it to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery. Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance company. To prevent undue stress with having the BR after you start college out of country, I recommend that you proceed with the surgery here in the states.

Dear janteloven,
breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

From your description you would be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. The decrease in breast tissue volume could improve your neck and shoulder pain. Your age is not an issue so you can have surgery when you choose. The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Thank you for your question. With what you describe, breast reduction surgery would be life changing for you. You are exactly right - the problem will not get any better and most likely will get worse over time. It is likely that you would qualify for an insruance-based procedure. You could have surgery in the UK, but I believe it is better to have surgery perfored at your home site where you will have your family and friends to support you through the process.