Teen Breast Reduction

I am 14 years old but my breasts have given me a lot of problems: back pain, shoulder pain, extremely bad posture etc. My breasts already sag like about 3 inches and I have been talking to my mom, and I'd really like to get a Breast reduction. I was wondering if I'm qualified, what are some of the downsides, method to be used, how much scarring could I expect, and how long is the healing time approximately in my case. Thank you.

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Teens and Breast Reduction

This first step was discussing your concern with your parents. Together you should seek the advice of an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Upon examination and consultation your surgeon will be able to discuss the benefits and the risks with you and your parents so that you will be educated enough to make an informed decision about when and if this is the right procedure for you. I have a few patients under the age of 18 who greatly benefited from a breast reduction... more

Breast Reduction Can Help, Even at a Young Age

While it is true that you may continue to grow, you may be well served with a breast reduction, sooner rather than later. If you are having pain and your size is affecting you socially, you may be a candidate for breast reduction surgery. Discuss with your parents and consult an expert.

Juvenile Breast hypertrophy

I would disagree with most of the answers given. It you are having back and shoulder pain already, I would look in your local area for a plastic surgeon willing to undertake your problem. The biggest problem you face is that Juvenile hypertrophy of has a tendency to continue to grow and you may have to repeat the surgery in a few years. I encourage to seek advice from a skilled surgeon. You are 13 and this condition can persist into your mid twenties.... more

The breasts may continue to grow

Although it can be performed for girls at your age, the real question is that you may require an additional operation at a later date to correct further growth or sagging. If you are considerably in pain and discomfort, you may benefit from the operation. However, it is very likely your breasts will continue to grow. Think seriously about the operation.

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Teenage Breast Reduction Surgery: If Your Breasts Have Stopped Growing, You May Be a Very Likely Candidate for Surgery

Breast reduction is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures performed by a plastic surgeon. Normally when a woman presents with request for a breast reduction she is suffering from problems with back, neck, and shoulder pain, and often irritation under the fold of the breast. Breast reduction is very effective and predictable in alleviating these problems. When a teenager presents with a request for breast reduction, many things have to be taken into consideration... more

Early Breast Reduction for You May be Appropriate Due to Your Symptoms

Not only do you have large breasts at an early age, but you are already suffering from significant symptoms. I generally prefer to wait until the breasts have stopped growing before proceeding with breast reduction, but in your case, early intervention may be appropriate because of your symptoms. I recommend consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Obviously your parents need to be involved in the process as well. Breast reduction has significant benefits and patients who... more

Teenage Plastic Surgery

Teenage plastic surgery (ages 13-17) comprises only 5% of all plastic surgery procedures. The most common teenage plastic surgery is nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) followed by breast reduction, male and female, and then followed by ear reshaping (otoplasty). Teenagers differ in their reasons for having surgery when compared to adults, they want to look the same or fit in with their peers. Adults typically want to stand out or look different. Teens also fear their... more

Teen Breast Reduction

First, you should seek the advice of a board certified Plastic Surgeon. I think a woman of teenage years who has symptoms of macromastia ;that is, enlarged breasts with shoulder, neck, and back pain along with inframammary intertriginous dermatitis should have a breast reduction.

Teen Breast Reduction

If a patient is symptomatic with large breasts I would consider operative intervention at a young age. These patients are miserable and after surgery they will be able to partake in sports and other activities without complaints.

Breast Reduction in Teens - Special Considerations

Teen Breast Reduction Indications From your description, despite your relatively young age you are probably a candidate for Breast reduction because of the severe back, neck and shoulder pain as well as the psychological discomfort evident in your note. You may be suffering from Virginal breast hypertrophy. The concern of course is that your breasts may also grow after the surgery requiring a second surgery for optimal results. This is why most plastic surgeons, including me, would... more