Thinking about a breast reduction.?

Question

I am 19 years old. I have rather large breasts. Since puberty, I have had large breasts. I am a 36DD/DDD, depending on the bra. For as long as I have had these large breasts, I have had back pain and discomfort. I have been thinking a lot over the past years about getting breast reduction. I have a lot of questions to ask, but I don't have health insurance at the present moment to ask a doctor. Can you help answer some of these questions?

Although I have some general back pain, I have a specific spot on my left shoulder blade that hurts when I stand or do a lot of upper body exercise. It has the classic symptoms of a herniated disc, except that I have had it for as long as I can remember, which uncharacteristic of a herniated disc. How possible is it that it is a herniated disc, And that my breasts caused it? If I get it removed, will it lessen my chances of having my reduction being paid by insurance, as it is my main back problem?

One of my breasts is significantly larger than the other. This is the breast I would like reduced, as I am satisfied with the size of the other one. Would a doctor/the insurance allow this? Am I right in assuming that if one is reduced and lifted, they would lift the non-reduced one as to create symmetry between the two?

I would like to breast feed my future children. Nowadays, how common is it for a woman to be incapable if breastfeeding after surgery? Is there a certain procedure that allows for breastfeeding more than others?

I plan to have insurance in the next 90 days when my father is able to receive it from his new job. It would be ideal for me to receive the breast reduction during this summer. How possible is that? Does planning a breast reduction procedure take a lot of time?

Thank you for taking the time to hear my questions and concerns. Anything you can answer or inform me about is very much appreciated.

Answer 1

A breast reduction would alleviate the back pain you have. I had mine reduced Feb 2006 and don't regret it one bit.

I have a LONG "surgery story" if you want to hear it send me your email address.

Insurance told me that I would be approved as long as they take out 600g total. My PS took out a total of 1300g, so I was covered (total out of both breasts). You would have to talk to the PS's you consult with.

Having it done this summer would be ok, it takes about 4-8 weeks for the approval process.

Please also check out this website:

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

Answer 2

Ok, I went from an H to a D, paid for it myself (as I'm UK) and it was the best thing I did. My scars are raised and I was worried about my new boyf seeing them - but I really shouldn't have worried. To put it crudely if I didn't know a guy well enough to say whether he would freak out - there's no way he'd see my boobs! As long as you don't hide the fact you've had a reduction it won't be a shock. My ex used to make jokes and call me cut & paste but that's why he's an ex! Scarring depends on how well the individual heals, if you've ever had a nasty cut it will be a pretty good indicator. I used the silicon strips, the creams, pure vitamin E - the lot and they are still noticeable. BUT - I'd have a reduction every single morning if it meant I could feel the way I did when I wore a backless dress for the first time. Good luck and remember that whatever you decide, choose what's best for you.

Answer 3

I can relate, and so can my mom. My mother was a DDD cup before she got breast reduction surgery. She had to wait out through pregnancy though, and with the pregnancy added onto her, not to mention the difference in her breasts during pregnancy, she suffers from permanent back problems. Sometimes they can just do simple liposuction, but most of the time it's an actual surgery which risks the ability to breast feed.
I'm 13 years old, and almost a D cup already. I'll be going through the same thing my mother did, so I've researched a lot about it, although I don't have the answers to all of your questions. I found some sites that may help.

Hope I could be of some help. Good luck. :)

Answer 4

I've considered having this surgery for much the same reasons.

I'm fairly certain that it can be done leaving the lactating glands intact so it should not interfere with breastfeeding.

Make sure you thoroughly investigate the physician doing the surgery before you agree to anything. If there is even one dissatisfied patient, you should find a different surgeon.

Answer 5

go ahead with it,to tell you the truth i want larger boobs.i have a 36B cup and im 15.but i want d cups so badly.Wanna Trade lol