Age 17. Will my breasts ever get bigger?

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I'm 17, started my period at 10 (going on 11), and I was very top heavy because I was a heavy kid. I lost around 50 pounds between 15 and now and I am very unpleased with my breasts. They have gotten much smaller, they're literally sagging, I have no cleavage (never really have anyways), and I hate them. I do take birth control, so I don't know why that hasn't helped. A lot of women in my family have large breasts only on my moms side. My mom said when she was 18 she grew a whole cup size. Help?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Your breasts may continue to grow, however losing so much weight may unfortunately has had a negative effect on their shape and size. Sagging tends to get worse with age and further weight fluctuations. Keep in mind that if your breasts do get bigger, they may get saggier as well.

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD · Answer

Is "unpleased" a word?  I don't know.  I'll have to ask my kids.  Anyway, your breasts are subject to change based on a lot of things - weight loss/gain, periods, pregnancy.  Some women can lose 4-5 pounds and all of it is in their breasts.  Some can lose 20-30 pounds and none of it is in their breasts.  You know how your body reacts to weight gain/loss better than anyone.  Breast implants will add volume to your breasts but they will do nothing to correct sagging.  For that, you would probably need a breast lift.  The downside to a breast lift is that it requires more scars on the breast.  Finally, although it is kind of an arbitrary number, most women have reached their adult breast proportions by the time they are 18 (some earlier, some later).  When you are ready to address your concerns about your breasts, I would suggest seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and discuss your options more specifically with you.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

In the occasional female breast growth may begin significantly later than the onset of puberty. Time will tell. Breast augmentation is a very popular solution for women who want larger breasts.

Michael B. Tantillo, MD · Answer

Your menarche was 6-7 years ago and iit seems as though your breasts have not gained glandluar tissue in some time.  Likely your breasts will not grow in the future; your pediatrician is the best person to ask, however.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

It is recognized that women can have breast development until about age 22. We also know that weight gain is associated with more rapid breast development, so we recommend exercise and lean body mass to reduce or slow breast development for those who fear being too big. Your weight loss might have caused laxity in the skin envelope which you like the least of all. Focus on a 'best' weight and fitness and a healthy you and when you are of age there are cosmetic options.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Most likely, the breast skin lost elasticity while it was stretched to the large size they were before the weight loss.The possible solutions for you will almost certainly include a breast lift to correct the sagging, and implants to increase the volume. Implant use in the US is limited to patients at least 18 years of age. That in itself will enforce a wait until you see if you have additional breast development, as did your mother at age 17/18. That said, this would be an appropriate time to begin the consultation process if you wish to consider surgery to improve your breast appearance. Thanks for your question, all the best.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The size of your breasts is determined by the size of the actual breast gland and in addition the amount of fat tissue surrounding the gland beneath your breast skin.Based on your history of starting your.  At age 11, it is unlikely that at your current age your breast gland will grow more due to hormonal stimulation.However your breast size has undoubtedly decreased and caused sagging due to the loss of fat within your breast associated with your 50 pound weight loss.My guess would be that he would have to gain considerable weight to increase the amount of fat in your breast to enlarge them further, which of course you do not want to do.

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