Breast reduction in teens and adults

I wrote a blog post back in March on teens and breast augmentation. When I wrote it, I was writing it from a small to large perspective. Well, what if it’s the other way around? What if your teenager hates her breasts because she thinks they’re too big. What if they’re also causing painful, physical symptoms?

It’s not uncommon to see teenagers with bigger breasts than those of teens from decades ago. I definitely feel that puberty can be accelerated by some of the foods we eat. It’s also not uncommon to see bigger breasts on bigger teenagers. Perhaps the obesity epidemic in the US could be part of the cause. However, regardless of what led to the issue, a solution needs to be found.

It’s already a stressful enough time for a teenager as they enter high school. For a teen with extremely large breasts, this could play a dramatic role on how she feels about herself, which in turn, could affect other areas of her life. Having been a pediatrician, I’ve seen teens experience rebellion and even depression over this issue.

I’ve also spoken with parents who have had concerns about sexual promiscuity and wondered whether having the surgery would lead to that due to emphasis on the breasts. In my experience, this has never been an issue. The heart of the matter is how the teenager feels emotionally and physically.

When I work with parents and teens in breast reduction cases, we go about the Whole Being Plan in the same manner as adult patients; incorporating psychotherapy to help both parties deal with the concerns or fears they have about the surgery. So far, it’s been highly successful. Patient symptoms prior to surgery such as lower back pain, shoulder pain, numbness in the fingers, and grooves in the shoulder are usually relieved by the procedure. Even more important is relief of the social awkwardness caused by having a large chest.

If you have a teen that has been experiencing any of these issues and have any questions, let me know. The same applies to adults. This certainly isn’t just a teen issue. It’s always good to know there are options out there.

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