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I Am 16 and Want a Breast Reduction. Can I Get One Even if my Breasts Aren't That Large?

asked 1 year ago by 6512anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 240 times
Tags: age 17 or under, breasts, female

6 answers to I Am 16 and Want a Breast Reduction. Can I Get One Even if my Breasts Aren't That Large?

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Breast Reduction for Teenager?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination, the problems your breasts are causing you, and your goals. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure you also understands that further... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction at 16

Without a formal exam with parental consent it would be difficult to suggest what wouyld be best for you. If your breasts are too large for your frame, they can be reduced.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Modest breast enlargement at 16: options for managment

I have one question: WHY? IF you have good reasons, discuss this with your pediatrician and parents. Discuss non-surgical methods first pror to surgery.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction at age 16

There are several issues with reducing breast size as well as augmenting breast size at age 16. One is that you cannot sign your own consent for such a procedure, another is that breast growth may not be complete at age 16, and another is getting someone else to pay for it such as an insurance company.  If the patient is 18 or older and is paying for the procedure a lot of this comes down to whether the surgery is feasible/reasonable and the patient understands the risks and... more
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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A 16 year old cannot have ANY medical Treatment without her Parents' permission

The ONLY way a minor can have any surgery without her parents' permission is for a life threatening injury or medical condition. Breast reduction does not qualify as neither. Your patients must consent to this operation. Insurance companies have a hard time paying for very large and painful breasts which severely impact women's lives. No insurance company will permit / pay for reduction of breasts which "are not that large".   Sorry.  more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction in teenagers

Since you are only 16 years old and therefore a minor, one of your parents must consent to any surgery you are planning to undergo. You and a parent should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who should go into all the details of the surgery, scars, recovery, and possible complications. In general, elective breast surgery in adolescent girls should be delayed until adulthood, unless there are major physical or psychological issues.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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