I Am 13 Years Old and I Am 34 C. Is It Okay to Have a Breast Removal Surgery?

I am 13 years old and I am 34 C. I don't feel comfortable with my breasts. I want to make a breast removal surgery. Is it okay?

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Breast reductions in minors

If your breasts are a size C then you are in the normal range. I do not understand your rational for reduction. This will require parental consent and you would have to find a plastic surgeon willing to perform the surgery. I doubt that you would be successful at finding a board certified plastic surgeon to do a breast reductrion on a 34 C. A better alternative is breast weight transfer to relieve breast pain without volume reduction. Best of Luck, Gary... more

Too Young for Breast Reduction Surgery?

Thank you for the question. I would agree with the other respondents, that 13 is generally too young for breast reduction surgery; it is however not too young to educate yourself about the options available. Remember that there is a definite “body image adjustment” that happens as you go through puberty. I hope you can express your concerns with your parents; seek counseling if necessary. It is possible that you are dealing with juvenile breast... more

Breast Reductions Are Best When Breast Growth Has Completed

I see many teenagers for breast reductions, but it is important to wait until you have completed or almost completed breast growth. If you were to have a reduction at this age your breasts are likely to continue growing. It is better to wait at least until you are 17 or 18 so that you only need to do the surgery once.

Sorry, 13 is too young for breast reduction

If you are only a C-cup you might become very accustomed to the size, and 13 is just too early to consider a breast reduction. At your age if you are uncomfortable about anything, find someone you trust to talk things over with, parent, teacher, school nurse.

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Speak to your parents and if they agree, get a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Their advice will probably be to wait a few years to see if they or you continue to grow. 13 is a little young for a reduction, but not too young to think about it.