Teen Breast Augmentation Risks

More and more teens are requesting breast implants for birthday or graduation gifts. Before you give it your go-ahead, there are quite a few factors to consider.

For instance:

Many women don't fully develop their breast size until into their early twenties. A teen who undergoes breast augmentation at 18 may naturally grow another cup-size after surgery.

Teens may not understand the lifetime financial responsibilities breast implants entail. Breast augmentation often requires subsequent surgeries every five to ten years. Because of their cosmetic nature, these operations will not be covered under health insurance.

Body dissatisfaction is often at its peak during our teenage years. This dissatisfaction generally lessens or disappears with maturity.

Teens are often not psychologically mature enough to fully understand the physical risks of breast augmentation nor the results to expect.

Often young women who decide to have their implants removed are dissatisfied with the stretched, saggy appearance of their breasts without further surgery.

The FDA considers cosmetic breast augmentation on women younger than 18 an off label use.

Breast augmentation offers positive change for many women mature enough to fully weigh the risks with the benefits. For more information about breast enlargement, Lancaster, Pennsylvania professionals at Berks Plastic Surgery will answer your questions.