She is complaining about excruciating back pain, not to mention what it is doing to her self esteem. At what age can she have a breast reduction?
Answer: Age for reduction determined by psychological and pediatric evaluation Size GG at age 11 is most likely juvenile hypertrophy. If surgery is done at this age, it is possible that she will need an additional operation later as she continues to grow. However, psychological and medical problems may require immediate surgery instead of waiting for maturity. In either case, I recommend a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction. This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. She needs psychological and pediatric evaluation prior to surgery.
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Answer: Age for reduction determined by psychological and pediatric evaluation Size GG at age 11 is most likely juvenile hypertrophy. If surgery is done at this age, it is possible that she will need an additional operation later as she continues to grow. However, psychological and medical problems may require immediate surgery instead of waiting for maturity. In either case, I recommend a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction. This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. She needs psychological and pediatric evaluation prior to surgery.
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October 27, 2013
Answer: Breast Reduction at Young Age? I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your daughter's disproportionately large breasts are causing her. It is probable that she is dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for her 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 her/your homework and learn as much as possible about breast reduction surgery and the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. I am glad your daughter has your support as she does her homework.Unsatisfactory scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure she 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.
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October 27, 2013
Answer: Breast Reduction at Young Age? I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your daughter's disproportionately large breasts are causing her. It is probable that she is dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for her 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 her/your homework and learn as much as possible about breast reduction surgery and the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. I am glad your daughter has your support as she does her homework.Unsatisfactory scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure she 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.
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Answer: Breast Reduction for a Pre-Teen Eleven
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October 28, 2013
Answer: Maturity is the answer not the exact numerical age. She needs to be mature enough to deal with the surgery. She should be evaluated by her pediatirician and we would want to do it after her height and weight have stabilized. Get a consultation.
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October 28, 2013
Answer: Maturity is the answer not the exact numerical age. She needs to be mature enough to deal with the surgery. She should be evaluated by her pediatirician and we would want to do it after her height and weight have stabilized. Get a consultation.
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January 2, 2014
Answer: Earliest age for a breast reduction The youngest girl I have ever performed the procedure on is 13 years old. Your daughter is more than big enough to justify the procedure based on the information you provided. Whether she is emotionally ready is something you would know and the surgeon you choose should evaluate. You also need to understand that she is not done developing yet and she may have a reoccurence of the hypertrophy and need the procedure performed again before the age of 22. If it is bothering her, then I would recommend you start with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs the procedure regularly.
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January 2, 2014
Answer: Earliest age for a breast reduction The youngest girl I have ever performed the procedure on is 13 years old. Your daughter is more than big enough to justify the procedure based on the information you provided. Whether she is emotionally ready is something you would know and the surgeon you choose should evaluate. You also need to understand that she is not done developing yet and she may have a reoccurence of the hypertrophy and need the procedure performed again before the age of 22. If it is bothering her, then I would recommend you start with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs the procedure regularly.
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