“My daughter wants a breast reduction”
My daughter is 15 and we are in the UK, do you think it would be possible for her to get a breast reduction on the NHS? Her breasts cause her to have shoulder, neck and back pain, rashes, an inability to do sports and activities like dancing, jumping or running, and they affect her mental health very badly. My daughter is BMI 23 and she has 34H/I sized breasts.
Female | 15 years old
Complaint duration: 3 years
Medications: none for this
Conditions: back shoulder neck pain, rashes, stated above
4 Answers
Based on the standard of care in the USA, if conservative therapy fails (NSAIDS, support bra and weight loss) yes she may qualify. Her young age is the main concern and I would encourage the above prior to surgical intervention.
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By symptoms alone, at least in the United States, your daughter needs a breast reduction. From her BMI and cup size you described, she likely has gigantomastia (excessive macromastia, or breast hypertrophy).
Unfortunately, I do not know standards for coverage under the U.K.'s NHS, being an American Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. My advice would be to seek out a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in the U.K.-or at least call that surgeon's office-to determine the criteria for approval. From my understanding of the differences between our two countries' healthcare systems, prepare for a VERY long wait for your daughter to finally get her elective surgery completed. On behalf of breast reduction surgeons everywhere: I apologize in advance for any logistical setbacks!
I wish you and your daughter the best of luck with her breast reduction journey!
Nirav B. Patel, MD, JD, FACS, FCLM
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, & Oculoplastic Surgery
Patel Plastic Surgery, LLC
11459 Johns Creek Parkway
Suite 240
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Office 470-395-6932
Fax 470-395-6951
https://www.drpatelplasticsurgery.com/
Unfortunately, I do not know standards for coverage under the U.K.'s NHS, being an American Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. My advice would be to seek out a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in the U.K.-or at least call that surgeon's office-to determine the criteria for approval. From my understanding of the differences between our two countries' healthcare systems, prepare for a VERY long wait for your daughter to finally get her elective surgery completed. On behalf of breast reduction surgeons everywhere: I apologize in advance for any logistical setbacks!
I wish you and your daughter the best of luck with her breast reduction journey!
Nirav B. Patel, MD, JD, FACS, FCLM
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, & Oculoplastic Surgery
Patel Plastic Surgery, LLC
11459 Johns Creek Parkway
Suite 240
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Office 470-395-6932
Fax 470-395-6951
https://www.drpatelplasticsurgery.com/
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Ilona
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The short answer is yes to have breast reduction. But I am in the USA, I am not able to say whether the NHS would allow such surgery at her age. in the US, insurance may cover if the proper documentations and parental consent are in good order.
