Is 15 Years Old Too Young for Breast Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by Tucsonaz222 in Tucson, AZ
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, D cup, teenager

i went to get a consultation yesterday, and the doctor told me to wait. im a 36D i have all the symptoms of big breasts. (sagging, back,neck, and shoulder pain etc) should i wait or find another doctor?

10 answers to Is 15 Years Old Too Young for Breast Reduction?

Breast Reduction for Teenager

It sounds like you may be dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. You may be 1 to 2 years away from breast reduction surgery; this will give you time to do your homework and understand the potential risk and consultations associated with breast reduction surgery. You also understand that... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Age

Age is not as much of a factor in breast reduction as are symptoms. back pain, neck pain, and shoulder grooving are frequently cited indications for breast reductions. Sagging is not. Beware that this is often considered a reconstructive rather than an aesthetic surgery. Breast reduction may lead to significant scarring. Be certain that you are aware of the visual outcome of this procedure prior to embarking upon it. If it is truly painful and a daily... more

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Is 15 years old too young for a breast reduction?

When breasts are too large and cause back pain, bra strap grooving, rashes under the fold and these problems can not be relieved by conservative treatment, breast reduction surgery may be indicated at this age. The person must be mature enough to comply with and understand the risks and benefits of the surgery. Parental consent is also needed. At age 15 the breast may still get larger. I recommend reducing the breast cup to b cup. If the breast grows a great deal more another breast... more

Sheila Bond, MD
Montclair Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction at age 15

You may also want to discuss this with your pediatrician. Generally you should defer surgery until your growth curve has staiblized in order to avoid unnecessary repetitive surgery from recurrent or persstent growth of the breast.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

15 years oo young for bresat reduction

The age of 15 is not the main criteria. Of course you need your parent's permission to have surgery. If you have symptomatic macromastia because of larger breasts you may be a candidate.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

15 Years Old Too Young for Breast Reduction

To answer your question directly - NO age is not the main issue. But you still need parental approval. Best too see in person with a parent a boarded plastic surgeon in Tucson. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Have breast reduction after your breasts stop growing.

Hi. If you have surgery, and your breasts continue to grow, then you may need another reduction later. Except in very unusual cases, we don't do breast reductions on 15 year olds.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Maybe

It all depends, your age is only one factor the rest need to be taken into consideration, when did your breasts develope, how long have they been stable and the same size. If they are still growing then your doctor might want to wait. If they are stable for a couple of years, then surgery could be indicated.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction for 15 Year Old

During puberty, the mammary glands in the breasts respond to hormonal changes by enlarging. While breasts may continue to grow into a woman’s early twenties, most women are fully developed by age 16. If a teenager is a DD cup, she’s certainly not going to get any smaller. If you are 15 and have very large breasts, breast reduction may be an appropriate procedure. Therefore, if the size of your breasts is debilitating or painful, I would suggest going ahead with a reduction.... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Age for breast reduction

The most important aspect is whether your breast size has stabilized. You should wait 6 mo to a year of stability in bra size before you do a breast reduction because they may continue to get larger and you may want a repeat. Best to do it only once.