Is It a Good Idea to Get Breast Implants at 19?

asked 2 years ago by cutesy in San francisco california
Latest answer by William Bruno, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, teenager

I'm 19. Is it a good idea to get breast implants at this age?

9 answers to Is It a Good Idea to Get Breast Implants at 19?

Age for breast augmentation

If you are over the age of 18, you are eligible for only saline breast augmentationin the U.S. You must be 22 years of age to be eligible for silicone breast implants. You need to think about the future implications of having breast implants as they relate to pregnancy and potential breast feeding. More important than your actual chronological age is your maturity level in understanding what is involved with the surgery. This is something a board certified plastic... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Decision to get Breast Implants depends on you

Your age is less important than if you are emotionally mature enough to have breast augmentation surgery. Many plastic surgeons will perform the surgery after age 18 but the important issue is if the patient is prepared to have the surgery and ready to accept the long term issues associated with having implants. Remember also that silicone implants are only approved for women 22 or older. I would recommend you discuss the pros and cons of having the surgery at your age with a... more

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants at 19 depends

Getting breast implants in your age depends on your maturity level and your reasons for wanting breast augmentation. Ideally, you'll be looking for this surgery because YOU want it, not because anyone else has made you feel like you should have it. You should understand that this is "real" surgery, despite what it may appear to be on TV shows. There are real risks associated with the surgery, and you will be committing yourself to more surgery over the years, since implants don't... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants at age 19

At 19, you are free to make choices concerning your body and your health. Whether or not it is a good idea depends upon your maturity level and your understanding of the possible risks. Also, breast implants do have a permanent affect on your breasts. This is something to discuss at length with your plastic surgeon. The decision should be yours and not done because a boyfriend or husband wants you to have it. It is important also to note that your options currently are for saline... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Lots of young women choose breast implants at age 19.

Legally, you are free to choose what you want to do with your body. Many young women choose breast implants and are delighted with the results. It is your personal decision and you must examine all aspects of the operation-the risks, benefits, psychology, social implications. Unlike a tattoo, breast augmentation is easily reversible if you think that you have made a mistake (which is almost never the case).

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Difficult question

Hello, You pose a difficult quesion as it is hard to assess a potential patient's motivations without examining her. You are of legal age for saline implants (in the US anyway,) but why are you choosing to consider this? What are you trying to accomplish? These are the questions which can lead to an answer of whether or not an implant operation can give you what you want.

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants and age

The timing and choice of implants is indiviudally based. Having breast implants performed at 19 is perfectly fine,

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant and age

Plastic surgeons decide on the applicability of a surgery based on a number of criteria, including physical need and emotional maturity. Actual age is not as important.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation candidate

Many young adults are interested in plastic surgery. Depending on the severity and complexity of the case, it is important that you understand all the risks and complications that are involved before you decide to proceed with breast enhancement surgery. Make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. I would definitely recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to ensure the best and safest options possible. Good luck!