I've had breast problems since I was 16, am I a good candidate for a breast reduction? (Photo)

Yes, you are a great candidate for 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) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for you question and photo,          
The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. Attached is a patient who underwent The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance for breast reductions.  Dr. Horndeski does not remove enough breast tissue to meet insurance criteria.  Instead, he utilizes the breast tissue to reshape the breast.  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. 
Best wishes and kind regards, 
Dr. Gary Horndeski

Thank you for your question.  Based on your photos and the information you have provided, I think you are an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This is often life-changing surgery.  I would recommend contacting a Plastic Surgeon in your area to discuss this surgery. Good luck!

Hello,
Yes, you are a great candidate. Your symptoms will be completely relieved when your breasts are smaller and lighter! In addition, they will be perky and attractive too. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in cosmetic breast surgery and have decades of experience. Best of luck!

Thank you for your picture and questions. You seem like you would be a great candidate for a breast lift or a small reduction. Reduction patients are often some of our most happy patients. Please make sure you see a local plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best of luck!

Dear Fiona KEMPA,based on your photo and description, you might be a good candidate for a breast reduction. However, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Yes, anatomically, you are a perfect candidate for breast reduction.  You do need a full evaluation.The next step is to seek out an in-person consultation with a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon who takes your particular insurance if you are wanting to try and have them cover it.  It would depend on the criteria of your insurance on whether they will cover it or not.Many women who are not eligible for the procedure based on their insurance company, who may require excessive amounts of tissue to be removed, are still eligible for the procedure but must pay for it themselves "out of pocket."Either way, I would expect you to get an excellent result in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon.

Thank you for reaching out and sharing photos. Sorry you are suffering with pain and discomfort. You are absolutely a great candidate for a breast reduction and will likely receive a great result. I would start by going on a few in person consultations with experienced board certified surgeons to discuss your options in detail. Best of luck! Dr. Kachenmeister

From your pictures and stated complaints, you would certainly benefit from a breast reduction. But I believe you are asking about possible insurance coverage. All insurance companies have different criteria, from signs/symptoms, and certain mandatory resection weights. Some additional criteria that can help are having chronic back/shoulder pain , and history of rashes under the breast treated by prescription drugs. But how and when some patients get accepted or denied is not always clear. 
In regard to aesthetic outcomes, as I mentioned earlier, sometimes insurance companied require a certain minimums for tissue excision. This can compromise the aesthetic result when the surgeon is require to take out more tissue that they would like to meet these requirements to avoid the patient being billed later. 
All this to say, it can be a complicated endeavor and you should talk to a plastic surgeon to help you navigate your options. 

Firstly, chest pain and difficulties with breathing could represent serious medical conditions and should be assessed by a doctor.Assuming you are generally medically healthy your picture shows that you have very large breasts on a slim frame. Generally ladies with large breasts fine breast reduction really helpful in alleviating symptoms and making work outs easier and more comfortable.A consultation with a suitably trained and experienced plastic surgeon would be your best way forward.Best wishes.