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If my daughter is still growing, would be breast reduction be needed again later?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Question viewed 195 times
Tags: age 17 or under, breasts, 150-169 lbs, breast deformity, breast size, breast tissue, grow back, post-op, reoccur

What is the average rate of growth after breast reduction surgery on teenagers? Does the amount of time that my daughter has been menstrating help estimate if she would need another reduction later on in her 20's. She is 14 how and has very large breasts. She had her period at 11.

8 answers to If my daughter is still growing, would be breast reduction be needed again later?

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Teen breast reduction surgery

There is no average; everyone is different, although I find that this does vary depending upon the onset of menses. Let me say first that insurance companies now preclude adolescents from having breast reduction surgery prior to age 18 specifically because they have concerns about the prospective need for re-operation. Generally, my inclination is to reduce young women smaller than women in their 30s or 40s because experience indicates that their weight at 18-20 will be lower than that later... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Breast reduction in teenagers

This is my guideline: If the patients breasts have not changed size for one year and she is height weight proportionate and she is mature enough to make the decision about breast reduction, she is a candidate for the surgery. I am reluctant to do a reduction on a young lady who is obese. Should she lose the excess weight via weight loss surgery or lifestyle changes, she may very well end up too small. The youngest patient I have done a reduction on was14. ... more
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Teen Breast Reduction

I have performed this procedure on many young teens with excellent results and patient satisfaction. Young women can have the same problems with discomfort, strain, shoulder grooving, and rashes as older women. But it has been especially helpful for those suffering from psychosocial issues related to very large breasts. Although it is possible to have sensory and breast feeding issues, this rarely occurs. My patients have retained their original results and have gone on to... more
Marialyn Sardo, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

www.centerforbeauty.com

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Adolescent breast reduction

Children with premature breast enlargement can sometimes develop the same problems as adult patients with large breasts or "macromastia." These problems can include back/neck pain, headaches, shoulder grooving from bra straps, fungal infections underneath the breasts, and social awkwardness. It is important to take all of these issues into account when recommending breast reduction in an adolescent. Breasts can continue to grow until 21 years of age or later.... more
Andre Panossian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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If my daughter is still growing, would be breast reduction be needed again later?

Best to wait til she is 16 at least to allow as much growth as possible. Seek in person evaluation woith boarded PSS in your area.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction, teenager

Many girls stop increasing in their breast size in their late teen years. I have done many breast reductions on girls of that age without having to redo a reduction later. That is usually by age 16-18 for the reduction. I do make sure that their breast size has been stable for at least 12 months before doing the procedure. Before undergoing surgery the young lady needs to understand that the scars are forever and she may lose the ability to breast feed and she may loose nipple sensitivity as... more
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction in teenagers

Breast growth is quite variable among different individuals and is probably not the most important factor determining when your daughter should have surgery. The decision for surgery should depend on such factors as how much of a problem her large breasts are for her, what sort of symptoms they are causing such as back pain or headaches, whether they are interfering with her activities and perhaps most important how she feels about herself. A decision to have surgery always involves weighing... more
Margaret Skiles, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Juvenile Breast Reduction

Thank you for the question. It is extremely helpful that your daughter has your support in dealing with what sounds like juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for her frame probably causing both physical and psychological distress. Although it may be early (by a year or 2) for the breast reduction surgery she can use this time to do her homework and... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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