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Scott E. Kasden, MD answers: Is 17 too young for breast reduction surgery?

17-year-old Romanian tennis star Simona Halep, who won the junior French Open last year, has announced that she will have a breast reduction later this year. Is 17 too young for such a drastic surgery? What are the risks of having a reduction so early in life?


Scott E. Kasden, MD
5 months ago
By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

17 is young, but not too young.  I don't agree that it is drastic.  When appropriate, it just the right thing.  Very large breasats can cause social, physical, and emotional problems that can be severe.  Although there are a lot of scars, they fade nicely over time, and overwhelmingly, women who have this procedure are among the most happy and satisfied with the outcome.

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