17 Year Old Getting a Breast Reduction?

I'm 17 I've always had larger breasts, and I've been considering a breast reduction since I was 14. I'm a 36 H, 5'7 and 150 lbs. I've got a flat stomach which makes my breasts much more visible, there's NO WAY to hide them. Not only are they not visually pleasing to me, but they cause me a lot of pain, and I was even forced to quit running. I recently had a brain/spinal surgery, and I'm worried that my breasts might make the problem reoccur. Is it a bad idea to get a reduction so young?

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age 17 or under H cup 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 150-169 lbs

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Breast reduction age question

HI charlotte, thank you for the post and the comments. You are not alone. We hear this story often. Many young women benefit from a breast reduction regardless of age. If the breasts are too large and painful for your frame, you need this procedure. It just depends on when. As the other PS have stated, you will need your parents permission and it's important to recognize that if you have children in your future, you may engorge and get large again. This may require you have an... more

Breast Reduction at 17?

I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your disproportionately large breasts are causing you.  It is probable that 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 your frame causing both physical and psychological distress. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most... more

Teenage breast reduction

I'm sorry you have these problems at such a young age. If you are otherwise healthy you could undergo a breast reduction but will need you parents to sign for you. You must be motivated enough to tolerate the post operative pain and mature enough to follow the post op instructions and limitations. You might lose the feeling in you nipple or be unable to nurse afterwards. You need to be able to have the emotional stability to get through a complication... more

Too young for a breast reduction???

I am sorry to hear about the difficulties that your breasts are causing you. You sound like a great candidate for a reduction because of your symptoms. You are not too young for this procedure. There are a few caveats. First, you are a young lady and your breasts will change throughout life. If pregnancy is in your future, they will engorge and get big again. Nursing may be an issue because some patients are unable to breast feed following breast reduction... more

Breast reduction at 17

It is not uncommon for a breast reduction to be performed on a 17 year old but you will need your parents' permission. First you need to go for a consultation.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast reduction at 17?

The primary determinate at your age is if the breasts are still growing. If the size has been stable, you appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. Good luck, it will be one of the best decisions you can make as it will change your life.

17 Year Old Getting a Breast Reduction?

With breasts of you size ,breast reduction is a good option to alleviate your symptoms Patients are usually very satisfied with their results

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Patients are very happy after breast reductions. As long as your breasts are not growing, now is a fine time to have the surgery. You just need your parents consent.

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Albany2445 5 Feb 2013

It is important to realize that breast feeding a baby in the future will be challenging or impossible my daughter loves her figure but ultimately regrets doing it. Something she wouldn't have considered then.

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