Do I Need a Breast Lift or Breast Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by 7463anon in USA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under

I'm 16 years old and I currently wear a 34D (quite uncomfortably). I want small nipples, perkier breasts, and smaller ones. What procedures do I need? Will I need implants in order to make keep them at, say, a C cup and still have them be perky? What do you guys recommend that I have done?

11 answers to Do I Need a Breast Lift or Breast Reduction?

There are several main differences between a breast lift and a breast reduction

Sometimes, it is very difficult for patients to know whether they need a breast lift or a breast reduction. Basically, a breast lift raises the nipple/areola and can restore volume to the upper portions of the breast. Sometimes, a breast implant (silicone or saline) can be used with a lift to help when a lot more volume is desired. A breast reduction not only lifts the nipple/areola, it also makes the breast smaller. The incisions for a breast lift and a breast... more

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift or Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. If this is the case, you will benefit from 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction at 16

It sounds to me that based on your discomfort, you might need a reduction. At age 16, your breasts may still enlarge as time goes by or they may shrink with a future pregnancy; these factors are unpredictable, so in the end if you decide to have surgey at 16 to 18 just be aware that you might require other procedures in the future.

Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

Breast uplift

It really depends on you. If you feel your breasts are too large, then you could have a reduction in their size, even a small one. If you are just concerned that they have sagged, which would be unusual for your age, then just an uplift or mastopexy would be the answer. I am offering a temporary price reduction for all cosmetic surgery as well as excellent financing to make it much more affordable. Watch my videos on my site.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

If your breasts are very large and you want them reduced, then allt he things you want will be accomplished. If you want them lifted, it would be hard to say without a good exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift or breast reduction

I would be very very careful in approaching your surgery care. You failed to post photos so I can guess you need a lift small reduction. I would discuss the options and risk/benefit ratios with you and your family in detail before doing any surgery. Just my approach. From MIAMI DR. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift or reduction in a 16 year old

I would agree with Dr. Aldea in this regard. For symptomatic heavy, uncomfortable breasts, I would advise a breast reduction. I generally would not perform a lift to achieve "perky" breasts in a 16 year old unless associated with a severe constricted breast deformity (tuberous breast).

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift VS Breast Reduction in a 16 year old

Most Plastic surgeons would approach breast surgery in a 16 year old very carefully. In many the breast have not completed their development and their self-perception and body image may be distorted and influenced by peers and media figures. If at all possible, I would postpone such operations for a two or more years, the sole exception being large, symptomatic breasts which are associated with exercise restrictions and social implications. In general, different operations are... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

You may need both

A breast reduction involves a lift as well. The question is whether your breasts are still growing or not. At 16 your breast growth might not be complete. If it is, then you might be a candidate for a reduction. Be sure you understand all of the risks of breast reduction surgery before proceeding. Good luck! see video

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift vs. Reduction

In reality, it just depends on how much smaller you want to be. If you want your breasts raised and perkier, but only a bit smaller, then a lift will accomplish this alone. If you want more of a volume reduction, then a lift and reduction are in order. At your age, you should not need any sort of implant, since your breast tissue should be pretty firm and amendable to remaining "perky". Before any sort of surgery, you want to make sure that... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

I recommend a consultation with a good plastic surgeon

It is almost impossible to tell you what you need without knowing specifics about you like height weight etc, as well as the amount of drooping or ptosis you have. I don't know if your breasts have stopped growing. Whenever you have a breast reduction you automatically have a breast lift as part of the surgery. In some young females without drooping I can liposuction the breast to remove about 500 grams of tissue basically without scarring. Without pictures... more