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17 Year Old with Noticable Asymmetry...are Implants an Option?
Hi, I am 17 (18 in November) and I have fairly bad asymmetry. My right breast is a medium/full B cup, but my left breast is about an A cup. Would implants be an option to correct this? Would I be a candidate at 17 years old? Thank you so much for any information!
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Roxi_007
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Breast implants for significant breast asymmetry
Yes, breast implants are one option for correction of developmental breast asymmetry.
Usually some combination(s) of breast lift, breast reduction, placement of breast implant, and/or correction of nipple asymmetry are needed to correct asymmetry. In a situation of a tightly constricted breast, tissue expanders are sometimes used.
It is very likely that your breasts will have to be redone as you get older or after you have children later in life. That might not be something you...
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Implant is necessary but is not all
In significant asymmetric case, you need different size implants, however sometimes you might need tissue rearrangement on the other side to make volume and shape of both sides symmetric as much as possible.
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Correction Of Breast Asymmetry With Implant
You certainly could have your breast asymmetry corrected at age seventeen by having an implant placed in your smaller breast. It would have to be a saline implant at your age since the FDA has mandated that silicone implants cannot be used at your age. The other caveat is that you should wait until your breast size has been stable in both breasts for 6-12 months.
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Can breast augmentation correct breast asymmetry/
Breast asymmetry is fairly common. The degree and tpe of asymmetry will determine what has to be done to correct it. Without photos it is not possible to say what has to be done. At times only implants have to be used. At other times lifting and/or reduction have to be considered. You should go seek a consultation with a Board Certifiied plastic surgeon and, then, you will be informed as to what may be the procedure of choice for you. Good luck!
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Implants to correct asymmetry
Yes, implants are certainly an option to correct asymmetry and 17 is not too young in my opinion particularly if you have been stable at your current size(s) for some time. There is no one procedure that is right to correct asymmetry so you need to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss your options with you. At 17 you will need your parent or guardian to sign any consents with you so you may want to involve them from the start. Good luck to you.
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Breast implants can help correct assymmetry
Breast assymetry is a common indication for breast implants. Different size implants can be placed in each breast or in only one breast. Also, with saline implants any increments of size can be put into the implants within limits. Therefore, saline implants are ideal for correcting size discrepancies between the two breasts. Depending on whether the larger breast has drooping, or ptosis, a lift may be needed to achieve the best symmetry.
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Breast asymmetry
Certainly, it would be easier to counsel you face to face in order to perform an examination and correlate the exam findings to your concerns. If you are still 17, you will need your parent or legal guardian with you for a consultation.
That being said, I will speak in general terms about asymmetry. Many patients present with breast asymmetry and it can be corrected, or at least improved upon, with a combination of techniques depending on the needs of the patient. If you are looking for...
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Implants for asymmetry at age 17
You can start to consider breast implants to correct breast asymmetry at age 17 to 18. We start to see individuals requesting breast implants for augmentation age 18 to 19, often with a mother or other supporting family member, for those who never did develop, or those like yourself who are struggling with asymmetry issues and problems with clothing or bathing suits.
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peterejohnsonmd
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Breast assymetry
Yes, implants can definitely be an option for breast assymetry. Different volumes can be placed in either side to gain symmetry. Additionally you would need an evaluation to make certain no additional procedure would be nedded such as a breast lift. At 17, it would be reasinable to perform to surgery if you are a good candidate and have the backing of your parents.
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Breast Asymmetry
Yes, if you have breast asymmetry then breast implants are a good start. However, you would need a full examination and measurement and determination of skin quality. In some cases, a breast lift or mastopexy is also required to achieve the best symmetry.
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