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Teen Breast Reduction: Am I a candidate?

asked 11 months ago by BlackLore in New Zealand
Latest answer by Robert M. Freund, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, back pain, candidate, F cup

I'm fifteen, and am a 12E - F (depending on the store) NZ size, and at sixteen I am seriously considering getting a reduction. I started wearing bras in primary school, and have not gone up a cup size in nearly a year. I've had my period since I was eleven, and feel I have had all major growth.

I have red indentations in my shoulders from my bra straps, and though I have never mentioned the back pain I have to anyone else it's still there. Is it a good idea? It's both personal and medical.

3 answers to Teen Breast Reduction: Am I a candidate?

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Teens can benefit from breast reduction!

Cosmetic surgery is not suggested for teenagers because of social and maturity issues. However, breast reduction surgery may not fall into this category. Excessively large breasts (macromastia) can result in back and shoulder pain, breast pain, notching of the shoulders, poor posture, weight gain, depression and social isolation. It is for all these reasons that breast reduction surgery is important to so many teens. Rules of thumb to decide if you are right for this surgery... more
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction surgery for teenager

Age is not a limiting factor in determining whether you are a good candidate for a breast reduction. I recommend finding a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best and safest possible option for you. The procedure involves removal of excess tissue and reshaping of the breasts to help improve posture and relieve any back/neck/shoulder pain. Smaller breasts often provide almost immediate physical and psychological/emotional benefits. Therefore, breast reduction is one of the most... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Teen breast reduction

Obviously this is quite controversial. For many years when I did the traditional breast reduction with the extensive incisions, which is what it sounds like you will require, I would dread the thought of dealing with the postoperative scars. No matter how much you explain to patient and family before the procedure, it is quite a shock when they see what it looks like in six months or a year. For many years now I do only the "Scarless", breast reduction and feel much more... more
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

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