After developing very large breasts at a young age and being very involved in sports (and not wearing any supportive bras), my breast have sagged tremendously. I can hide my whole hand underneath them and my nipples point to the floor... they look like the breasts of a women 4x my age! It makes me incredibly self-conscious and I constantly have to modify what I wear to ensure that they look 'normal'. Please help, I would like to know if doctor would still perform on me, despite me being 17.
Answer: Breast lift in young patients or teenagers
Patients who are 17 years old may absolutely be a candidate for a breast lift.
Especially patients with "snoopy breasts" or constricted lower pole, or Poland's Syndrome, surgery may give life altering confidence to young ladies with such a focal breast deformity.
Your plastic surgeon can determine if your breasts have developed fully, and what the pros and cons of such a surgery are.
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Answer: Breast lift in young patients or teenagers
Patients who are 17 years old may absolutely be a candidate for a breast lift.
Especially patients with "snoopy breasts" or constricted lower pole, or Poland's Syndrome, surgery may give life altering confidence to young ladies with such a focal breast deformity.
Your plastic surgeon can determine if your breasts have developed fully, and what the pros and cons of such a surgery are.
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Answer: Will doctors perform a breast lift on a 17 year old? Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe, especially in teenagers once her breasts begin to fully develop. It may be that you have juvenile hypertrophy, in which case, your symptoms may worsen and breast continue to grow and droop over time. Once one begins to have the symptoms that you state above, consideration for a surgical procedure to ameliorate your symptoms, assist with self esteem, and allow you to get back to physical activities in your youth should be done. Given your symptoms, you would be an ideal candidate. You must first discuss with your parents and pediatrician, and then consulting with a plastic surgeon for evaluation and examination to assist you in deciding if this would be the right thing for you. Your surgeon will also go over what to expect as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. Overall, your symptoms should be ameliorated almost immediately and hopefully give you more self confidence and an increased activity level. Your breasts may still continue to grow over the next several years, but it is certainly reasonable to consider this at this age with the issues that you are having. Many surgeons will recommend awaiting until full breast development prior to consideration, but discuss your concerns. I hope that this helps! Good luck with your decision!
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Answer: Will doctors perform a breast lift on a 17 year old? Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe, especially in teenagers once her breasts begin to fully develop. It may be that you have juvenile hypertrophy, in which case, your symptoms may worsen and breast continue to grow and droop over time. Once one begins to have the symptoms that you state above, consideration for a surgical procedure to ameliorate your symptoms, assist with self esteem, and allow you to get back to physical activities in your youth should be done. Given your symptoms, you would be an ideal candidate. You must first discuss with your parents and pediatrician, and then consulting with a plastic surgeon for evaluation and examination to assist you in deciding if this would be the right thing for you. Your surgeon will also go over what to expect as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. Overall, your symptoms should be ameliorated almost immediately and hopefully give you more self confidence and an increased activity level. Your breasts may still continue to grow over the next several years, but it is certainly reasonable to consider this at this age with the issues that you are having. Many surgeons will recommend awaiting until full breast development prior to consideration, but discuss your concerns. I hope that this helps! Good luck with your decision!
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January 21, 2012
Answer: Breast Lifting for 17 Year Old?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
It is very likely, given your history and considering your concerns, that you will benefit from breast lifting surgery. One of the major and considerations is timing of the surgery in relation to your life circumstances. Some patients prefer to wait until they have completed pregnancies and/or are in stable long-term relationships.
Most patients undergoing this procedure will accept scarring as long as their overall goals in regards to size, shape, contour and symmetry are met.
When the time is right, consider consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Best wishes.
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January 21, 2012
Answer: Breast Lifting for 17 Year Old?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
It is very likely, given your history and considering your concerns, that you will benefit from breast lifting surgery. One of the major and considerations is timing of the surgery in relation to your life circumstances. Some patients prefer to wait until they have completed pregnancies and/or are in stable long-term relationships.
Most patients undergoing this procedure will accept scarring as long as their overall goals in regards to size, shape, contour and symmetry are met.
When the time is right, consider consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Best wishes.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Breast lift in a 17 year old
From the the described appearance of the breasts, it is my impression that you will beneift from a breast lift (probably without implants). However, at 17 you will need a responsible adult's consent and must be willing to accept the scars as well as the likelihood this may need to be repeated following childbirth. It may be best to defer this until that time.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Breast lift in a 17 year old
From the the described appearance of the breasts, it is my impression that you will beneift from a breast lift (probably without implants). However, at 17 you will need a responsible adult's consent and must be willing to accept the scars as well as the likelihood this may need to be repeated following childbirth. It may be best to defer this until that time.
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November 26, 2010
Answer: Breast lift at age 17
Although it is unusual to have sagging breasts that you described at you age, you are not the only one with this problem. I've done short scar breast lifts in teenagers with excellent results. Now, there is the possibility that you might not be able to breast feed when you will have a child. This could be a major concern for some women. A breast lift for you would give you more self confidence not only in the freedom of choosing clothes, but also in dating and the way you feel about yourself as a young woman. I would seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for an indepth consultation. Good luck.
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November 26, 2010
Answer: Breast lift at age 17
Although it is unusual to have sagging breasts that you described at you age, you are not the only one with this problem. I've done short scar breast lifts in teenagers with excellent results. Now, there is the possibility that you might not be able to breast feed when you will have a child. This could be a major concern for some women. A breast lift for you would give you more self confidence not only in the freedom of choosing clothes, but also in dating and the way you feel about yourself as a young woman. I would seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for an indepth consultation. Good luck.
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