Breast Implants: What’s too young?
For every cosmetic surgery procedure there is an age limit which is regulated by the FDA. It’s a frequent asked question by people who are undergoing cosmetic surgery and especially by teenagers. According to cosmetic surgeon Beverly Hills, different kinds of surgery (breast implants Beverly Hills, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, laser eye surgery, blepharoplasty and etc) requires a different minimum age.
The average age for a breast augmentation Beverly Hills procedure (also known as Mammaplasty) is between the ages of 19 and 34. The FDA will not allow breast enhancement Beverly Hills procedure under age 18. Breast development can continue into the late teens and early twenties. Under age 18 is considered far too young and adolescent girls bodies are still changing and they may be unaware of the fact that there are risks with this type of surgery.
Although the FDA approved breast implants only for woman ages 18 and older, there are no legal restrictions on the procedure. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has an official position against breast augmentation under age 18 however there is no enforcement.
If you are someone who is interested in breast augmentation, please contact a cosmetic surgeon today to learn about the health, financial risks, statistics and whether or not the cosmetic procedure is right for you.
