Im 19 and Want a Breast Augmentation, Ill Have Kids in the Future but Not for a While Yet. I Wont Breast Feed. Should I Wait?

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Im 19 and Want a Breast Augmentation. Should I Wait?

The two largest groups of women seeking breast enlargement include younger patients not satisfied with the breast volume they were born with women wishing to restore lost volume after pregnancy If you want improvement now, make an appointment to see a plastic surgeon and discuss the pros and cons. With pregnancy you may or may not get changes in the breast that you may wish to address whether or not you elect to have surgery now. At the present time, silicone... more

Breast augmentation at 19

The choice to pursue having a breast augmentation is yours. At 19 you are old enough to consider the options and way the positives and negatives. Patients choose to have breast augmentation at different ages and during different times in their life, some before getting married and having children, and some after having children. If you are considering surgery you should go for a consultation with a board ceritified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation at 19 years old?

Thank you for your question. Whether or not to proceed with surgery is a personal choice. I would ask that you consult with well experienced, board certified plastic surgeons so that all of the potential risks and complications are discussed with you prior to your decision. As for having children, I usually suggest that patients wanting to have children in the near future wait and have the surgery afterwards. Even if you do not breastfeed, your breasts may change with... more

Personal choice

The decision to proceed with breast augmentation is a very personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. If you are interested in fuller breasts, breast augmentation may be a good option for you. Please start by visiting with a board certiifed PS to learn more about your options. Best of luck. Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Timing

Your breasts may or may not change with a pregnancy. I advise my patients who are thinking of having children in a few years to wait. If not, there is no reason no to proceed from that standpoint.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

A very individual question

Certainly breast augmentation before age 18 is not considered routine due to physical and emotional matruity issues. At 19, if you are mature and understand all the risks and consequences you can consider surgery after consulting with a plastic surgeon. Regarding future pregnancies and breast feeding, both are possible and should not be an issue. Discuss all the possiblities with your surgeon so you have a thorough understanding and can make a good decision... more