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Is 16 too Young to Have a Breast Reduction Surgery?

asked 5 months ago by leventisa427 in Gloucester, MA
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: candidate, G cup, posture

I am 5'8 136 pounds and I have size 32 g breast. I have very poor posture and bad back pain , as wells as headaches that one of my doctors said could be due to pressure on my spine. I used to love goinrunning now it is very uncomfortable and do not go as much as I used too. My mom and I have even talking about it for around a year. I turn 16 in April and I was wondering if it any surgeons would take a 16 year old patient. thanks

7 answers to Is 16 too Young to Have a Breast Reduction Surgery?

Breast reduction

I have performd breast reductions on teenagers. Ideally, you want a patient to be of full maturity and adult size. The breasts should not be growing any more and menses should be regular. Of course you will need your parents consent. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It depends on the symptoms not your age

If you have had to go to a back or spine doctor or get chiropractic treatments then your symptoms will go away with a breast reduction. If you are already getting deep groves in your shoulders from your bra straps this will only get worse as you get older. If you are prepared to have permanent scars on your chest as a trade off for getting rid of these symptoms then it doesn't matter how old you are. There is one catch here. Some girl's breasts continue to develop... more

Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.faceliftseattle.com

Breast Reduction at Age 16

In my opinion, it really depends on how bad your symptoms are. If you are really having problems, waiting until you are 18, 21 or 30 years old is unlikely to make things better. Based on my patients under 18 years old who had breast reduction, they are very happy with their decision and now have a much better quality of life. If you have tried everything you can to make this better and have no relief, you and your parents should be able to find a Board Certified plastic surgeon who feels... more

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction at 16 years old

Though it may be a general consensus (by whom?) that it would be better to wait until the age of 18 before undergoing a breast reduction, it is a fairly common occurrence to perform this procedure on the right individual. You appear to be the classic example: very large breasts that are intolerably symptomatic and which markedly limit activities and are associated with psycho-social issues. It is important that you see a board certified plastic surgeon with your parent(s)... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Juvenile macromastia

I am assuming that you are with your mother/father while you are seeking advice from RealSelf. If not, please have her go through the answers with you, its a lot to absorb for a 16 year old patient. The symptoms that you are describing are typical for juvenile macromastia. Breasts often continue to grow/develop past the age of 18, so most patients don't undergo reductions until their breast size has stabilized. . However, juvenile macromastia can be quite... more

John Renucci, MD
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction At 16 Years Of Age

I have performed several breast reductions during the mid-teens. It sounds as if you would be a good candidate with your cup size, symptoms, and overall size. It is important that your breast size is stable so there will not be additional increase in the size of your breasts post-op. Your level of maturity is also very important.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction for 16-year-old

Thank you for the question. 16 is NOT too young to consider breast reduction surgery. It sounds like you are 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. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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