Waiting necessary before breast reduction for teens?

Breast reductions are fantastic operations! If your goals are... to decrease pain in your neck, upper back, and shoulders to minimize sweating and rashes in the folds beneath your breasts to feel more confident around your peers then, breast reductions are a great option--regardless of your age. The big... more

The quick anwer is "no, 16 may not be to young to have breast reduction surgery." The timing of breast reduction surgery is really individual.  In general, it is nice to have the option to wait until a woman has had her children and has finished breastfeeding.  Having had a breast reduction... more

 Dear Brittany I just answered this same question yesterday so I will repeat what I said. 1. You should be emotionally mature to undergo this type of surgery and hopefully have the support of your parents, as you can't legally sign the consent at 16. 2. Your breast size should be stable (unchanged) for at... more

If your breasts are that large, you would already be a candidate for a breast reduction as long as you have stopped growing, you are mature psychologically and have a parent attend all visits with a plastic surgeon who will explain all of the issues about doing a breast reduction such as permanent scars,... more

No. If you have symptoms which impede your activities and social life, you should consider having a breast reduction. HOWEVER - you must have a responsible parent attend all your plastic surgery visits who will be responsible for the decision to have surgery as well as your after care. http://www... more