Teen Breast Reduction and Implants, Should I Have this Done Now or Should I Wait?

asked 7 months ago by me. in Boise, ID
Latest answer by Randy Proffitt, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, breast feeding, DD cup, implant

I am 17, 5'5" with a size 32DD. I am extremely active playing 3 sports competively and find it extremely painful to do the activities I love, I go to the Chiropractor every week because it has become so bad. I want a breast reduction and implants, because its the same surgery other family member of mine have had but many say it is pointless, wouldn't it just be easier to get it done now rather than later? And will this affect my ability to breast feed when I have kids?

9 answers to Teen Breast Reduction and Implants, Should I Have this Done Now or Should I Wait?

Breast reduction alone

With the symptoms you describe you are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. To add an implant is contradictory. At such a young and active age the reduction is all you need at this time. Your breasts are going to change over the coming years and you may want something done after having children. Don't complicate matters with an implant now.

Randy Proffitt, MD
Mobile Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction and Breast Implants

If you have DD size breasts and the wieght of the breasts are casuing pain and limiting yuo from participating in sports, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction. However, I would counsel you against breast implants in your case. Your breasts are already larger/heavier than you would like, placing implants will only add to the size and weight and will increase the risks of the surgery. With regard to timing, you are a minor and need to discuss this procedure... more

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction in a 17 year old

If you are so uncomfortable with your large breasts that interfere and impede your activities and even necessitate chiropractic care, then a breast reduction is a very reasonable consideration. You would want a reduction in your breast size in order to remove the weight that your neck, back and shoulders are bearing. Breast implants, which increase volume, have no place whatsoever in your care. You, along with a parent, should see one or more board certified plastic surgeons who could... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Breast reduction with implants?

It sounds like you need a breast reduction which removes tissue from your breasts and makes then smaller not implants which increase volume. Breast reduction surgery for teenagers can be very helpful for them particularly for someone like you who is very active. But, depending on the technique used, you may or may not be able to breast feed afterwards and there will be scars on yours breasts which are permanent. I would recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area... more

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Teen Breast Surgery?

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. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. At this point you should do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with breast reduction surgery, including abnormal scarring. You also understand that further... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction with implants for teens, not so good

Breast reduction with implants is in reality a breast lift with implants for most. As a teen you are probably best to consider breast reduction to control breast size, back and shoulder pain, and to help you participate fully in your several sports. Reducing breast tissue in teens, and replacing the tissue with a breast implant is a poor idea. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Timing for breast reduction in teen

If you are suffering from very large breasts and truly want them reduced, you would probably benefit from breast reduction surgery. This is one of the highest patient satisfaction surgeries and will certainly ease your symptoms if they are due to extremely large breasts. I would not consider having implants at the same time however. If you are planning on having children later, you might see whether after you are done childbearing and breast feeding if further skin... more

Marialyn Sardo, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

www.centerforbeauty.com

Breast reduction and implants

You are talking mixed metaphors here. If your breasts are large and symptomatic, then you need a breast reduction--period. An augment is to increase the size of otherwise small breasts which is not your problem. If your breasts are symptomatic, there is no reason not to undergo surgery now but you may want to check with your insurance carrier as many now require a minimum age of 18. As for breast feeding, reduction should not affect the ability to do so but many patients choose not to... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Breast reduction

Someone is getting carried away here. I can understand the reduction but why "implants" at this point in your life. look into "Scarless " reduction. liposuction only. may get you past this difficult time.