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Is Breast Reduction Reasonable for a Teenage Girl Since There is a Possibility of Further Breast Growth?
What is the recommended age for teenage girls? Would it be traumatic for a 15-year old? Would breast tissue still grow for a few more years?
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Breast reduction for teenager
It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress.
It sounds like you have done your homework and understand the potential risk and consultations associated with breast reduction surgery. You also understand that further surgery may be necessary in the future (for example if the breasts were...
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Breast reductiuon surgery in a 15 year old
As long as the 15 year old has reached adult height and maturity, it is probably OK to perform a breast reductions. Certainly there is a risk that her breasts may grow som more.
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Teenage breast reduction
Schedule a consultation with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon in your geographical area. If you need a referral, speak with your pediatrician or primary care physician. Upon consultation and examination, your well trained plastic surgeon will be able to discuss the benefits and risks, pros and cons, of breast reduction surgery. Best of luck!
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Breast reduction at age 15
Breast reduction is sometimes performed before puberty is complete, depending on the emotional and physical problems associated with large breasts. There are some conditions of increased hormone sensitivity or increased hormone production which can lead to a rapid growth in breast tissue (sometimes not symmetrically), and this may result in continued significant breast growth even after a reduction.
As long as there is open communication between the patient, her parents...
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Breast reduction for teens
Breast reduction at age 15 is possible, though you can expect the possibility of further breast growth and maturation. When you are very large it can be difficult to wait for breast reduction. Our two biggest concerns are breast growth, and emotional maturity. Reduction introduces scars on the breast which are permanent, and can alter the ability to breast feed. It is important to know yourself well enough to fully understand the trade-offs. We like the summer after senior year, about 18,...
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Breast reduction, teenager
Yes, it's reasonable. I do the surgery for symptomatic teenagers if they can assure me their breast size has been stable for a minimum of 12 months and have never had to do a redo later so far.
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Breast Reduction in Teens
Teens with very large breasts may experience physical problems such as pain in the back, shoulders and neck.
They may also have trouble fitting clothes.
Furthermore their large breasts can be the cause of self-consciousness and teasing.
A capable plastic surgeon will discuss the pros and cons of breast reduction surgery, as well as review the technical options that produce the various scar patterns. Young patients must understand that they may be unable to breastfeed after...
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Breast reduction for a teen
Breast reduction for a teen is reasonable if it is causing significant discomfort, with the understanding that she may need additional surgery as she grows. There is no reason to expose a girl to symptoms of overly large breasts just because she is young.
Most surgeons feel uncomfortable performing this surgery because the girl is likely to grow and her breasts are going to enlarge again. Thus she may need the surgery twice. If the girl and parent understand that this...
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