I'm Young, Soon to Be 17, and I Was Wondering the Legal Age to Get Breast Implants?

I am 16 years old and I'll be 17 in a short period of time and my small breasts have been the cause of a lot of mental anguish to the point of depression over my personal self image and confidence. I'm about 5'5 and 135 with a small B-cup, honestly probably closer to an A. I was just wondering the legal limit to have breast implants WITH parental consent. They aren't completely on board yet, but it is something they've considered due to my poor confidence.

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Age for Breast Augmentation

The normal development of Breast can start anywhere from 10 to 15 years old. If a young lady has not begun her menstrual cycle, we would have a medical evaluation performed for her. If she has otherwised developed hormonally and has gone through puberty, we would evaluate her breast development. If she had one sided breast deelopment, she may have Poland syndrome, an if her opposite side developed - a decision would be made regarding wether she had full devloment on... more

FDA Approved Breast Silicone Breast Implants For Women Over Twenty-Two

The FDA approval for silicone breast implants was for women over twenty-two. This age restriction is not based on any science, but probably was political. Your private plastic surgeon may wish to alter these age restrictions. For the companies that make the implants, they may be fined if they market, or advertise to teenagers. The FDA does fine companies for off-label marketing. You private doctor may choose to perform off-label, off-FDA recomendations for your... more

Breast Augmentation for Teens

Hi there- I'm sorry you've had a hard time. Adolescence is so very difficult under the best of circumstances... The propriety of breast augmentation for you at the age of 17 would depend on several issues... Whether or not your breasts have stopped growing, whether or not the rest of you has stopped growing (both minor issues having more to do with the details of the surgery than whether or not it should be done), and the more difficult issues surrounding the performance of... more

How old is too young for breast implants?

There is no "legal" age for implants. This kind of a thing is taken on a case by case basis and each surgeon has their own ideas. If there is a severe breast deformity, such as complete breast absence on one side, I would offer breast surgery when you are physically and mentally prepared. For breast augmentation of small but otherwise normally developed breasts I would wait until a patient is old enough to sign their own consent (18).

17 and breast implants

Usually one waits until they are fully grown. 17 is not an absolute contraindication, howver it is a bit youn. At this age you m ay only be able to have saline implants. Silicone can be used at age 22. If you have a breast deformity, then it possibly can be done.

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I'm Young, Soon to Be 17, and I Was Wondering the Legal Age to Get Breast Implants?

I read not medical issue with your breasts, so by implant company and FDA guidelines you can have SALINE at age 18 and SILICONE at age 21. You can call the implant companies to discuss or goggle their websites.

Too young to get implants?

Hello! This is a difficult question as you may have a genetic physical problem that is causing this. In general, it is better to wait until you understand the procedure better, your goals, and your timing of children. Visit several reputable plastic surgeon and discuss this with them!

Legal Age Limit for Breast Augmentation

Thank you for the question. It is very difficult to give you good advice without direct examination or pictures. Given the degree of your concern I wonder if you are dealing with congenital breast development anomalies/ asymmetry or with breast hypoplasia ( underdevelopment). There is no “legal age to get breast implants”. However, generally it is in your best interest to wait till you are physically, emotionally, and psychosocially... more