Would I qualify for a breast reduction? (photos)

At size DD, it is highly unlikely that you would qualify for a breast reduction.  However, you need a breast lift.  The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast reductions to determine what is best for you and your goals.
Breast reduction is one of my favorite surgeries as it allows me to dramatically improve a woman’s breast appearance as well as alleviate many physical symptoms of large breasts, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving, and rashes under the breasts. When I perform breast reduction surgery, I generally use a superomedial pedicle to provide blood supply to the nipple while maintaining fullness in the upper and inner breast. Excess lower and outer breast tissue are removed. Breasts are often asymmetrical, so I remove more tissue from the larger breast. The final scar pattern is a circle around the areola, down the breast, and possibly under the breast, depending on the degree of skin excess.
For me, breast reduction is not a one-size-fits-all surgery. The size and shape of the breasts are customized to each patient depending on her goals and desires. Some women want a significant amount of tissue removed while others prefer to have a more limited reduction. Regardless of the amount of tissue removal, I perform the maximum safe amount of lifting and tightening for each patient.
I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Reductions. - Dr. Cohen

Hello and thank you for your question.  You would definitely benefit from a breast reduction or breast lift. Insurance companies have certain criteria that has to be met in order for a breast reduction to be a covered procedure. You mat not qualify.  I would check with your particular Insurance company for what they require. Consult witha board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck! 

You would likely benefit from a breast reduction, which essentially has a breast "lift" built into it. Depending on the type of health insurance you have, the reduction may be covered or at least, partially covered, by insurance. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon for an exam to determine if you should submit your case for insurance approval.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

If the size of your breasts is preventing you from what you want to do, it is not unreasonable to have the procedure done sooner rather than later.  Consult either virtually or in-office with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in breast reduction surgery so that you can discuss your ultimate goals, pros and cons of the surgery, the best time to have the surgery, and whether your medical insurance is likely to pay for it. The procedure not only reduces the size of the breasts but serves to lift the breasts as well.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Based on your photos, breast lift surgery may be a good option to improve the shape, contour, and perkiness of your breasts. The surgery can be designed to minimize scar appearance. If you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Hi and welcome to our forum!Although photographs only present a 2 dimensional world, you appear to demonstrate significant breast sagging and areolar hypertrophy. You appear to demonstrate more skin and soft tissue than breast tissue. Although not insurance covered in most instances, I would recommend a full pattern breast lift for the most aesthetic result.Best wishes...

Thank you for your question! Based on the photos you provided, it appears you would benefit from a breast reduction/breast lift. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so you can be seen in person. Good Luck! 

Hello-  The best place to start is with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area. Most insurance companies require a certain number of grams to be removed per breast based on your height and weight. From the photos, you may have a difficult time getting approval, as it seems you have more excess skin (sagging) than dense, fibrous breast tissue. It is always worth a try in submission to insurance to see if they will cover it, if they deny a reduction as a medical necessity, you can also get a price quote to know what your cost would be to reduce the breast cosmetically through a Mastopexy (breast lift). From the photos, it would appear that a Vertical Mastopexy would be a great procedure for you, this can reduce the length the breast hangs, the overall ptosis (sagging), improve the upper pole fullness as well as reduce the areola (if you like). Best of luck! 

Given the degree of sagging at your young age, you would need a reduction which would include the lift.  The nipple areolar complex would be reduced proportionally. This may be covered by insurance so begin your research with an in network doctor.  Good luck.