Is 18 too young for a boob job?

Naomi.   I appreciate your concern, but you may consider modest weight loss first to maximize your result and boost your confidence. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Thank you very much for your question. In general, you are not too young for a breast augmentation. The Food and Drug Administration recommends patients be 18 years old before receiving saline implants, and at least 22 years old for silicone implants. You should schedule a breast augmentation consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. At this time, the surgeon can review your medical history, and perform a physical examination, to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. If so, he/she will have you try on implant sizers, which will help you decide on the best size implant for your body type.

If your breast have stopped developing and you are doing it for the right reason and discussed it with supportive friends and family then there is no problem to consider it from 18 - do your research and get a few good opinions - do not rush it as it is for the rest of your life

Thank you for your question.  You are definitely able to get a breast augmentation and is a decision that should be between you and your surgeon.  It depends on who you choose for your surgeon how far out they would be for surgery, and that is something you can ask as you call around.As you are looking for the right plastic surgeon for you, make sure you choose a board certified plastic surgeon.  I have actually put together a breast augmentation planner, to help women like you who are starting on the journey of a breast augmentation procedure.  It is full of information and details of what to expect through the process, as well as lots of resources to help you find the right doctor and do your research.  You can download a free copy of yourself today, at aBetterBreast.com.Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your question. If you feel that you are ready for a breast augmentation which is a personal choice not based on a specific age (as long as you are of legal age) I would recommend an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes. 

18 is not too young for a breast augmentation.  It is important to have a consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can advise you as to your specific considerations and help you make a good choice.

thank you for your question. 18 years old is not too young for breast augmentation. Your breast are fully developed at this point. Usually at this age it is very easy to perform breast augmentation. The FDA requires to be 22 years of age for silicone implants. But if the physician feels that based on your anatomy silicone is better implant then they are allowed to proceed with silicone as an off label use. Please contact your nearest board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck and best wishes.

According to the FDA in the US, it is recommended you be 22 for silicone/gel breast implants, but can be younger for saline implants. Time from consultation to surgery is typically just a few weeks. recovery time is variable based upon surgeon preference and technique

Hello naomisharp123,

Thanks for your question. It is not possible to make an absolute judgment for your case without reviewing your pictures. I can tell you that in general breast development is completed before you reach the age of 18. So it is not too young to get a breast augmentation, if you are totally sure and confident about it.

There is no standardized time-frame between consultation and surgery. I advise you to be sure that you think through and make your mind perfectly clear about breast augmentation.

Kind regards,

Guray

 It is possible to undergo breast augmentation for as long as you are no longer growing. You should also consider weight loss to better grasp a clearer image of the breast size that will compliment you.