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Is a College Student considered Too Young for Breast Implants?
I'm a 19 years old college student and have been unhappy with my flat chest for years. My breasts are the same size since I was 14. I've been researching breast implants since I was 17and I made up my mind, I can't wait any longer. I'm planning a trip that's 4 hours away. Will they say I'm too young?
Minimum Age For Implants
Thanks for the question - There are three ages to look at. Physical Age: The minimum physical age most doctors use is 18. Physiologic Age: This can be more complicated and is dictated by issues you present like the fact that your breast growth seems to have stabilized. Emotional Age: Surgery and breast implants require a degree of maturity to correctly understand the risks, benefits and alternatives as well as to comply with post-operative requirements to maximize results. From your brief post, it does sounds like you meet all three. Be sure to find a board certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 300,000 procedures annually. Modern breast implants are available in saline and silicone gel formulations, in round and anatomic (teardrop) shapes. Implant placement can be subglandular (over the muscle) or submuscular (partially or fully under the pectoralis muscle).
When evaluating any cosmetic procedure, choosing a surgeon who operates in an accredited surgical facility is one of the most important safety decisions a patient can make.
