Breast Reduction for an 18 Year Old?

asked 1 year ago by Meest
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, breasts, female

Hi. I'm 17 years old, 5'7", and 145 lbs. I have D breasts and would like Bs. I want them lifted, a redection, and a small implant to make them look nice. What do you recommend?

9 answers to Breast Reduction for an 18 Year Old?

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory scarring is one of the potential complications. Make sure you also understands that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction in a 17 years old with a "D" cup

A breast reductions can be performed at age 17 in the right circumstances. However at a D you are not really that large (though you provided no photos). Your breasts may also continue to grow over the next few years (you didn't mention if they have changed size in the last few years). This would be an important factor in determining the timing of the procedure. A "B" cup is disproportionately small. Is this what you want? Would you be satisfied with the trade-off - the... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Good candidate for reduction

Having a huge breast at this age is a problem functional and cosmetic wise , if you gonna have a reduction it will include lifting at the same time and will reshape your breasts also into a more acceptable one and definitely you will not need an implant

Nawarah Alarfaj, MD
Saudi Arabia Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction in a 17 year old

If you are a good candidate for a breast reduciton , and that would have to be determined by an exam, you would have a lfit and would not need an implant.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Insurance coverage of breast reduction in an 18 year old

It sounds as if you are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. The problem will be convincing your insurance company. First discuss this with your primary care giver or pediatrician. He/She will have to review your medical history and will be the first step in determining whether the insurance will approve the procedure. In some instances they may require a course of physical therapy. They will be your best advocate in being approved for the procedure. BCBS uses a scale called... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction with an implant

There are a couple key things for you to understand about the procedure at your age. 1. You may not be able to breast feed in the future. 2. Your breasts may continue to grow and you may need a repeat procedure. Depending on your breast shape you may be a candidate for a short-scar breast reduction which will give you a nice shape without the need for an implant. I would not recommend doing both procedures at the same time. You may... more

Michael Baroody, MD
Danbury Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction in 17 year old

Regarding: "Breast Reduction for an 18 Year Old? Hi. I'm 17 years old, 5'7", and 145 lbs. I have D breasts and would like Bs. I want them lifted, a redection, and a small implant to make them look nice. What do you recommend?" A Breast Reduction is a reconstructive Plastic Surgery procedure done to relieve the many symptoms of large breasts (such as rashes, back and neck pains etc). Although it does result in smaller, perkier breasts it REMOVES breast volume.... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction for an 18 Year Old

You need in person evaluations where the boarded surgeon can discuss your options in detail. You did not post any photos so again see a doctor in person. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Reduction followed by implant?

1) a reduction at the age of 18 is reasonable for some patients. If you have symptoms of intertrigo, back/neck pain, shoulder pain, etc., then a breast reduction will help with these symptoms. 2) There is a caveat or note of caution though. Because you are fairly young and undergoing a reduction, it is likely that you may require another reduction in the future. This possible need for a future repeat reduction is not a reason to avoid surgery, but just a... more