How Common is Breast Reduction for Teens Who Are in Their First Year of College?

I would recommend that you have surgery during winter or spring break. Patients do very well with the surgery but college is a serious endeavor and you should not have any major surgery during the academic semester if at all possible. Patients do very well after the first 2-3 days and do not need assistance in showering or dressing. Best of luck in school and in preparing for this surgery, which has a very high patient satisfaction rate. Many of my young patients go on to lose weight as they are able to be much more physically active following surgery. Dr. K

Having breast reduction surgery during the first year of college is not a rarity or a very difficult thing to do provided that you plan appropriately. If you are a good candidate for the procedure based on breast size and associated uncomfortable symptoms, then pursuing surgery would be reasonable. It would be prudent to plan this during a vacation, especially an longer one where you will have assistance for a few days and time off from school work. Vacation in December of even the summer would be the best bets though you could also have it performed during spring break.

Anticipate discomfort to generally be fairly mild and you should be up and around the day of or day after surgery. Most women are able to return to work or school within 5 - 7 days as long as they don't engage in very exertional activities.

Good luck!