She's almost sixteen with D's that are already sagging and stretching skin. She's 5'6" and weighs about 150 lbs. Besides her chest there's no spot on her body with any excess body fat. She has been diagnosed with scoliosis and complains daily of back pains. She's been to physical therapy and it didn't help much. Despite all this we've been told by her primary care physician that she doesn't need it and the size of her breasts aren't an issue. I don't know what to do.
July 4, 2016
Answer: How do I get my underage daughter breast reduction surgery? I'm sorry to hear about the physical and (possible) 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 my practice, timing of breast reduction surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis. It is not too early to do your homework and learn as much as possible about breast reduction surgery and the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. As she learns about breast reduction surgery, make sure she reads about the potential risk/complications associated with the procedure. You may find the attached link helpful in this regard. For example, 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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July 4, 2016
Answer: How do I get my underage daughter breast reduction surgery? I'm sorry to hear about the physical and (possible) 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 my practice, timing of breast reduction surgery is determined on a case-by-case basis. It is not too early to do your homework and learn as much as possible about breast reduction surgery and the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. As she learns about breast reduction surgery, make sure she reads about the potential risk/complications associated with the procedure. You may find the attached link helpful in this regard. For example, 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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August 24, 2015
Answer: Breast Reduction in Teenagers Hi Ktmyr,If both you and your daughter feel that she would benefit from a breast reduction then you should schedule an appointment with a BSPS. He or she will be able to give you an honest evaluation of the estimated amount of reduction that can occur. You also need to be aware of the downsides of surgery which can result in scaring, nipple sensation changes, and possibly a decreased ability to breast feed in the future. If you are hoping to get this covered by insurance, then a letter from the physical therapist might help. Too bad her PMD does not think the reduction would help your daughter, since a letter from him might be useful.Don't give up being an advocate for your daughter. Good Luck!
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August 24, 2015
Answer: Breast Reduction in Teenagers Hi Ktmyr,If both you and your daughter feel that she would benefit from a breast reduction then you should schedule an appointment with a BSPS. He or she will be able to give you an honest evaluation of the estimated amount of reduction that can occur. You also need to be aware of the downsides of surgery which can result in scaring, nipple sensation changes, and possibly a decreased ability to breast feed in the future. If you are hoping to get this covered by insurance, then a letter from the physical therapist might help. Too bad her PMD does not think the reduction would help your daughter, since a letter from him might be useful.Don't give up being an advocate for your daughter. Good Luck!
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