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What age is the earliest age it's safe to get a breast augmentation?

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Adult: Unless there is a congenital issue, like tuberous breast or amastia, wait until you are developed as a woman. This operation is incredibly powerful, but to get the full effect, you should have a good sense of how you are going to look as a fully mature woman. This operation will be there when you are ready. There is no magic age.

Answered 6/6/2013

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18 years old : It is fairly consensus among plastic surgeons and our national societies that 18 years old is the earliest time for cosmetic breast enhancement. This is a good age because patients are more adult like and have to be mature, also some adolescents still experience breast growth in their later teen years. Sometimes a young girl will need a breast reduction before 18. But for breast augmentation - 18.

Answered 1/27/2017

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18 yrs: Most societies and doctors recognize age 18 as the minimum age to undergo breast implant surgery. Most 18 year olds are mature enough to understand the risks of surgery and the consequences of their decisions. Further, most have fully developed breasts with the exception of pregnancy-related changes.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Age for Breast Aug?: Cosmetic breast augmentation is best delayed until at least 18 years of age. This gives the breasts time to mature and provides more predictable results. Procedures for congenital deformities (birth defects) may be started sooner, with careful consideration. The decision for having breast augmentation should always be made on an individual basis.

Answered 12/9/2013

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18: Unless there is a congenital breast anomaly such as constricted/tuberous breasts, it is best to wait until patients are at least 18 years of age before proceeding with breast surgery. Best wishes.

Answered 3/18/2013

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18: 18 years of age is the earliest age that it is safe to get a breast augmentation.

Answered 4/8/2013

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After: Very important to wait until after the breasts have finished growing and maturing. Any surgery before that time can have serious long term consequences. Saline breast implants are fda approved for 18 and older. Silicone breast implants are fda approved for 22 and older.

Answered 4/18/2015

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