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Am I eligible for a breast reduction under the NHS?

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nicole12056
nicole12056

I am 18 years old with a bmi of 17.5. My height is around 5"4 and I weigh 7st 2Ib. Embarrassingly, I have a bra size of 28G. I have a very tiny frame with humungous heavy lumps on my chest that I struggle to carry. Back ache is an everyday fight and it's hard to keep bending down, especially as an active young woman. It's not only brought pain into my life; it has also greatly impacted my posture and attempts to exercise (not that I need to, but I love a good run). Bras of my size in particular are almost impossible to find, leaving me with no choice but to still use old bras that have lost support from being worn.

With all the women out there that dream of having big boobs, they truly do not comprehend the daily war. 

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  • cjb106
    cjb106 nicole12056

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    I am much older than you but have a similar problem. Even now I contemplate surgery but have never gone further than thinking about it. I now have a lot of wear to discs C5 and C6 in my upper spine which may be a result of bad posture due to large breasts. You are young enough to be doing something to prevent this happening to you.

    Your first action should be to speak to your GP who will refer your case to the local CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) to see if you would qualify for a reduction on the NHS.

    Try Bravissimo for bras. They have lots of lovely styles in 28G.  If you don't have a local branch, Debenhams and John Lewis stock the brand but probably won't carry all sizes. Bravissimo also have an excellent advice and online mail order service.

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