Could I be a candidate for breast reduction?

Question

I am not huge, but I feel huge. I currently wear a 38C, I can also fit into 36D bras depending on the brand. I am 5'2" and wear a size 8 (or Medium). They are very full and heavy, not very perky. I experience stiff shoulder/neck pains, and headaches. I have always felt uncomfortable with my size. My doctor told me that I was too "small" to be a candidate. Is he right or should I go for a second opinion, or just go straight to a surgeon and pay for it myself? Ideally I would like to be a cup smaller, a medium-large B rather than a large C.

Answer 1

If you have back pain then you are a good candidate for breast reduction, especially since it can be covered by insurance.

How old are you?

You should seek a second opinion, or better yet, talk to a PS (you should see at least three) and see what they say about it.

A good supportive bra may also help, however that is not always the case.  I've tried all types of bras and know I'm in my correct size, and I still had back pain.  A reduction finally got rid of my back pain.

First try a good bra, if not, then look into a reduction.

Answer 2

i don't think that you are really because a c is not that big

you could ave one if you are really insecure about it but other then that i would say leave it and by the way I'm no stranger to big b***s

this might make you feel better

i am 14 years old and i am a 34E and i ave still got years left to grow im thinking about having a reduction wen i get older.

let me no how it goes  

Answer 3

I would say your doctor is right. If you're having back pains it's unlikely it's because of the size of your b*****s, especially because you have a larger back size. It's very unlikely that your b*****s have given you poor posture, so your back pain is obviously down to having poor posture and has nothing to do with your b*****s.

Seriously, why are people getting thumbs down because they're not going "OMG you need a breast reduction". I'm an E/F, to me a C is nothing. I just don't understand how anyone could feel that was too big.

Answer 4

C is average. It isn't even slightly big. If you're having neck pains and shoulder pains it is either your bra causing you trouble, or something else.

Answer 5

hmm.. maybe you should try another alternative.

since all breast tissues are fat, maybe if you do exercise and lose a few pounds, your b*****s will become smaller too. (just an idea, not saying that you're fat). Naturally, if u lose weight, ur b*****s will become smaller too.

Breast reduction carries lots of risks. I would try exercising first if i were you~

good luck!

Answer 6

You need a good supportive bra, that's all. At least 80% of women are wearing the wrong size. I suggest you get properly measured and fitted, because if your b*****s are sagging in a bra, then it is not your size.

By the way a 38C and 36D are the same cup size, the 38C just has a larger band.