How Can You Tell when Your Boobs Are Too Big?

Question

i'm a smallish woman thats very unconfortable with her breast size, and lately i've been getting sharp pains in my mid back and i also get very raw in my cleavasge. i got professinaly measured and i would be a 32 G, i feel i get unnesicary attention all the time and at this point i would love for them to be removed completly. i'm asking for advice to help me figure out what i need to tell my doc for them to be gone. and i'm wondering if the boob tissue can be donated to breast cancer reaserch.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s not
unusual for women with breast hypertrophy to request breast reduction
surgery.In most cases their primary
motivation is relief of the significant symptoms that occur with this
condition.We also see patients who are
concerned with the aesthetics of their breasts.These patients may be less concerned about symptoms and more concerned
about symmetry, harmony, balance and proportion.When this situation arises, the question of
appropriate breast size is really one of personal preference.Your history suggest that your
breast size has become a significant disability for you.In this situation breast reduction would not
only relieve your symptoms, but also improve the quality of your life as well. It’s therefore important to consult
a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. At the time of
consultation make sure he’s aware of your aesthetic goals. This surgeon should
be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and
relieves your symptomatology while simultaneously achieving your aesthetic
goal.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 32 G, your breasts are too big.  It is going to be very difficult to find bras and clothes that will fit.  Normal range is C, D or maybe DD.  This would require reduction of at least 400 grams of tissue to get to a size C.  Insurance will cover a breast reduction if you have symptomes related to the large breasts and meet their weight requirement based on your height and weight.

	Best Wishes,

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Based on your description, it sounds obvious that your breasts are too large for your frame causing you both physical and psychosocial “distress”. I think meeting with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons and communicating the problems that you are experiencing should suffice. In other words, communicate the issues that you have communicated online,  with the physicians that you meet in person.  It is very likely that you will be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations were perform. Your plastic surgeon will be able to inform you whether there are any research projects that will be able to utilize your breast tissue ( once it has been evaluated by pathologist).

	Best wishes.

Kenneth A. Marshall, MD, FACS · Answer

It's a personal decision to determine if your breasts are too big. If they are causing rashes and back pain then it may be time for a discussion with your PCP about the problems you are having (your complaints should be documented in your medical record). Your PCP should give you a referral  to a boarded PS for a breast reduction consultation. You will need to check with your insurance carrier to see if you meet their  guidelines of medical necessity in order for them to cover the costs of a breast reduction surgery. Good Luck.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

There is no breast that is really too large, and many women find a very full breast comfortable and appealing. If you suffer from back strain which impacts what you can do or wear, perhaps a breast reduction is right for you.

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