Can a 14 Year Old Have Liposuction and Transfer the Fat into Her Buttocks?

Question

My 14 year old daughter has been asking me for liposuction. I was wondering if she is a candidate for it. Her height is 5'1 1/2 and she weighs 132 pounds. She would like it to be done on her thighs but she has also asked me if she could transfer some of the extra fat in her thighs and insert it into her buttocks.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

The 14 year old should not consider liposuction or fat transfer surgeries. The body is still maturing, growing and changing at this age. The healthy way to loose some weight is to exercise and keep on the healthy diet. Maybe in the future if the weight is still an issue that patient can reconsider some help from plastic surgeon.   As far as reshaping the buttocks  that will have to wait also just a few years.

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hi, I don't recommend to go on surgery by this age, your daughter is still too young. I suggest to wait until she is an adult. Remember that her safety always is going to be first. 
Regards
  
Dr. Israel Mañon
  
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello Jennifer,

	Thank you for the question.  The quick answer is that 14 years of age is too early for aesthetic liposuction.  Although there is nothing physically limiting doing liposuction at 14 year old the psychological and social aspects make it a less than idea decision.  Certain plastic surgery procedures are indeed sometimes performed at an early age but these are procedures done more for reconstruction.  I would continue the conversation and perhaps shoot for the 18 year mark to possible undergo any aesthetic procedure.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Mature body shape is just beginning to take hold at age 14, and we would consider liposuction at this age a not so good idea. A healthful active life style full of exercise is better, and a body shaper garment for special occasions.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

I think it is inappropriate to consider liposuction on a child of this age, particularly when combined with fat injections into the buttocks. Your daughter is undoubtedly influenced by peers and the media.  I would recommend that she try to use weight and put aside thoughts of surgery until she is of age.

Can a 14 Year Old Have Liposuction and Transfer the Fat into Her Buttocks?

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Answer: Buttock fat transfer is a no at 14

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Can a 14 Year Old Have Liposuction and Transfer the Fat into Her Buttocks?

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Answer: Buttock fat transfer is a no at 14

Answer: Buttock fat transfer is a no at 14

Answer: 14 is too young for liposuction

Answer: 14 is too young for liposuction

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