Breast reduction for a 16-year-old girl?

Can breast reduction be performed for a 16-year-old girl? Overall I am not huge, but I am trying to lose some weight, and my 38G breast size makes exercising difficult. I have lost some weight, but none of it has come from my breasts. Is surgery a good option? I feel like I have tried all the other recommendations, and I am in a lot of pain as well as constant discomfort. I have done a lot of research on this subject, and I am seriously considering it. Thoughts?

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8 answers to “Breast reduction for a 16-year-old girl?”

A: Breast reduction in a teenager

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I have performed breast reduction surgery in teenagers before and the youngest was 14. That girl came to me from London, with among the most enormous breasts I had ever seen. The public health service there would not allow her to have surgery because of her age but this yound lady had a severe... more

A: 16 yr old and breast reduction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction surgery in a 16 year old is not uncommon. If you are of adult size and menstrutating regularly, and no longer growing, then having a breast reduction is OK. If you are stil growing, then I would probably wait a bit longer.

A: Breast Reduction in Young Patients

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

From what you describe I think that you would be a good candidate for breast reduction and your insurance company should cover this if you truly are a 38G. Large breasts make it difficult to exercise and lose weight and in such cases as your especially with back and neck pain, it is warranted to have the... more

A: Breast reduction at 16 or for teenager is possible, though there are tradeoffs

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I have answered this question many times on this site, though as a young patient you deserve our time and response. I really want you to look up my profile on the RealSelf site and look at the questions about breast reduction. I cannot discourage you from pursuing further weight loss and fitness,... more

A: Breast reduction for teenagers

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Very large breasts can be found in teens. This condition actually has a couple of names: "Juvenile breast hypertrophy" and "breast gigantism." If you are stable in your growth, and you have very large breasts, then you should consider a breast reduction procedure. You need to seek out... more

A: Breast reduction For teen age women

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

I would like to know your height and weight, but it would appear tha you have gigantomastia. Despite your age You may soon become a "breast cripple" if something isn't done to readjust your body balence.

A: Breast reduction for 16-year-old

By Donald Kress, MD - Frederick Plastic Surgeon

This is younger than the recommended age but if you are developing serious social issues related to your large breasts it certainly is possible. The principal risk of doing surgery at this age is that your breasts may have another growth phase. This would require a touch up or a redo of your original surgery... more

A: Breast reduction in a 16 year old

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This will depend primarily on your growth curve and if your body weight and height have stabilized which it should at this point in time. Your next step is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.