Breasts 38HH, I’m 20. Could I possibly get a breast reduction?

 I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dear Madison79ad,based on your description, it sounds like you might be a candidate for a breast reduction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Overly large breasts can cause some people to have health problems, self-image issues, physical pain and discomfort.  A reduction mammaplasty, or a breast reduction, is a procedure that removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with large breasts.  This procedure also works to lift the breasts, as years of excess weight can cause the breasts to sag.  As long as your breast have stopped growing, and there are no medical conditions that prevent a breast reduction, most people looking to reduce their breast size are candidates for a breast reduction.Typically, Plastic Surgeons are the surgeons to see for this type of procedure.  It is always best to seek out a Board Certified Surgeon with experience in breast reductions, lifts and augmentation.  

At
age 20, you should be concerned with vertical scars, loss of nipple sensation
and the inability to breast feed.  These
occur with the anchor technique.  For
that reason, an alternative technique was developed called 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 and the ability to breast feed are maintained.    Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Sounds like you have classic symptoms of a breast reduction candidate. Breast reduction is meant to achieve the following objectives:
Raising and repositioning the nippleRestoring breast tissue to a higher, less descended location on the chest wallSignificantly reducing the volume — and hence the weight – of the breastTightening and removing sagging, loose breast skin by placing an incision around the nipple, as well as vertical and possibly horizontal ones depending on the amount of skin excess and how low the breasts hangInsurance coverage depends on the symptom profile, your carrier's policies, and the relative volume of breast tissue the surgeon thinks can/should be removed in order to ameliorate the symptoms. Go on some consultations with surgeons in your network to see if you will meet criteria. A pre-determination process is available with a lot of payers to determine ahead of surgery if you meet coverage criteria and with what minimum volume of removal.

Sorry for your problem and I would go on some consultations with board certified plastic surgeons and be evaluated in person, and compare recommendations and look at photos of similar patients and become fully informed about the desired procedure Dr Corbin

You can get a breast reduction at any age. Every insurance carrier has different criteria. We try to get it covered by your insurance.

Based on your size, it sounds like you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction. If you are interested in surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in breast reduction surgery. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction.  It is essential that you have an in-person consultation to develop a treatment plan that specifically addresses your personal surgical goals, and your body’s anatomy. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance at 817-484-0169. Good luck! 
Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc”

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America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council

Yes, it sounds like you are a good candidate for a breast reduction. Most older women that have the procedure say they wish they had done it when they were young. Just be sure you understand 3 important things...1) you may not be able to breast feed, 2) you may lose nipple sensitivity, and 3) scars are forever. See a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in the procedure for details.