Living with large breasts is not an ideal situation for any woman, particularly when your self-esteem, comfort and health are being affected.
This is why breast reduction surgery for teens has started to appear more and more as a solution for this problem.
Large breasts can place a lot of strain on the back, neck and shoulders, which ultimately hampers your range of motion and quality of life over the long term.
Making the decision to undergo breast reduction surgery is a personal choice and choosing the right surgeon will make a big difference to your overall experience.
One of the best known examples of teen breast reduction is Simona Halep, the best female Romanian tennis player, who decided, at 18, to have breast reduction surgery.
Her tennis performance and quality of life improved dramatically.
Teen Breast Reduction: Are You a Candidate?
All breasts are beautiful, no matter what size they are.
The right size all depends on your personal preferences, body shape and comfort levels.
If you feel that your breasts are too large or don’t match your body shape, you’re an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery.
You are also an ideal candidate if your breasts are causing you pain and restricting your movements.
Breast reduction patients should have fully developed breasts and don’t necessarily see themselves breastfeeding in the future, as, ideally, about 4-5 years should pass between the surgery itself and you becoming a mother.
Even better, most plastic surgeons advise candidates to wait until they had completed their family and then pursue breast reduction.
You will also need to have good general health before you can undergo this surgery.
During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your breasts and your medical history to determine whether you’re an ideal candidate.
Breast Reduction Surgery for Teens Explained
To complete this procedure, a general anaesthetic will be administered before the fatty tissue is removed from the breast.
The incision technique that is used will be determined by your personal preferences as well as the size of your breasts.
Your surgeon will take you through the incision options prior to your surgery.
Once your breasts have been reduced, reshaped and repositioned, the incision will be closed and a dressing will be applied.
Breast Reduction for Teens: Life after Surgery
You will be able to see a difference in your breasts directly after your surgery but you will still need to wait for the swelling and bruising to dissipate before the final results can be seen.
You will feel soreness and pain, which can be managed by medication.
During your recovery period, your activity will need to be limited for 2 – 6 weeks.
Once you return to your usual activities, you will instantly be able to feel a difference in terms of weight as well as the usual strain that was placed on your back and shoulders.
Read more: Can You Breastfeed after a Breast Lift?
Choosing Your Surgeon
Choosing a plastic surgeon for your breast reduction is not a decision that should be taken lightly.
Your surgeon’s qualifications are not the only thing that should be evaluated, it’s also important to look at before and after photos and make sure that your surgery will be performed at an accredited facility.
Your surgeon should also take the time to explain every aspect of the surgery with you during your consultation and will never try and talk you into the surgery or any additional procedures.
You should feel completely comfortable with your surgeon before you schedule your breast reduction surgery.
Should you pursue breast reduction surgery for teens?
It depends.
While many surgeons are now willing to operate on teenagers, with parental consent, of course, the general advice is to wait until you reach 18, so that you are fully developed.
Teen breast reduction surgery is a complicated medical procedure, so it should be done only if necessary.
