Hi, I have a daughter named Julie who just turned 18 years old. Over the past years her peditrician was concerned about her breast size and how one was much bigger than the other. Her doctor said she would probably catch up by the age of 18, but her recent visit to her peditirician was not a good one for her. Her left breast is an A cup and her right is a C cup. She seems very uncomfortable about her appearance, she never wears tight clothes, she doesn't swim.. I just feel horrible!! Her doctor mentioned plastic surgery, is this safe or is there risks. My mother had breast cancer so I dont know if my daughter should get it or not.
We went to a breast doctor and she gave names to plastic surgeons to call. She wants the surgery, but I'm a little nervous about after the surgery, Will they make them look exactly the same or will you be able to tell the difference|||I am a nurse and I truly believe that you need to do whatever makes your daughter comfortable and what makes her love herself and her body. You know that has to be dramatizing for her to have to go through that. I would probably let her watch some videos if u can find any, of the surgery to see if she really wants to go through with it. And yes it is a risk since breast cancer runs through the family but u also have to look at the benefits outweighing the risks. Good Luck with whatever you choose.|||go for it girl. she deserves it. there are always risks but not a big enough percentage|||if i was her i would deffenitaly want it!! im sorry…but i know today its really safe ad its probally safest and best for her!|||They will never be exactly the same, but they will be similar enough to each other that your daughter's self-esteem will be improved. Go for it.|||well i wouldn't know to much but i mean that's something you should ask your doctor or her doctor or maybe the people who do surgery… and also i suggest if you know anyone who has had same experiance i suggest you talk to them and see how it goes
good luck:)|||With a good doctor, people won't be able to tell a difference. I would advise doing as much research as you possibly can. Research both potential surgeons, and the procedure itself.|||I think under these circumstances that you should let her do it. You need to do a lot of research on the surgeons though, hopefully they can show you photo's of their work. I think some times you can tell when people have had a "boob job" when they go way too big…if she stays around the c cup size it should look natural. good luck =]|||I would wait until she is a little older|||Educate yourselves on the risks, and then make the decision with your daughter. There isn't a link between breast cancer and implants, but there are other risks involved, so make sure you're clear on what they are up front.
I'm usually against breast augmentation surgery, but this seems like a special case. If it is a matter of self-esteem, especially if she's going of to college soon, it might be a good decision. Just make sure you talk to her about the fact that plastic surgery shouldn't be used as a "quick fix" for every little thing you don't like about your body.|||Since she is 18 and the surgery makes since then go ahead. Now does she want to reduce the larger breast? Or increase the size of the other breast? I'm not too confotable with breat implants. But an A cup is small. Is it possible for her to reduce the C to a B and increase the A cup to a B aswell? That way she wont have to add to much to the smaller one.|||i say do it but make them a c cup and nothing bigger cause its stupid and not fun :(|||they can make them the same size and no u cant tell the difference!|||If she REALLY wants it, I'd do it. This misgiving is impairing her of enjoying life to the fullest. It's silly but unstoppable. If one breast looks slightly different then the other after surgery, it doesn't matter. No woman has perfectly identical breasts. And I'm sure no matter how un-identical the outcome, your daughter will be pleased with the change. Atleast she can wear a bra that will fit!|||well she is 18… i think you should let her make up her own mind..|||With the history of breast cancer you might want to consider having her real breasts removed and replacing both with implants. This significantly lowers her chances of breast cancer.
It sounds like a condition my friend had. It turned out her female hormones had never produced in one of her breasts so she was basically left with one large female breast and one breast that was totally flat. She got implants to fix the problem.
Most doctors will end of putting implants in both breasts just so they are perfectly even and symmetrical, and for the money you will pay they should be. Ask as many questions as possible and ask for references from the plastic surgeon so you can talk to actual patients.|||The best thing you can do is to find a doctor you can really trust and remember, you get what you pay for…dont cheap out on something as serious as that. I have known girls to have this issue. A doctor will probably give her a small implant in the C cup and a larger implant in the smaller so they feel more similar. there is a new implant on the market made of "gummy bear" stuff so if something happens it wont leak. MY friends job cost 8,000 and she had the more expensive soln', but worth it due to her self esteem issues. I don't think it would be a bad idea.|||Most doctors will have photos of procedures they've done. My sister had hers done last year, but make sure she doesn't sleep on her back for a month, she'll have to sleep at a 45 degree angle so the pressure doesn't flatten the implant and make it look very ovalish. She'll be in a little pain, but it'll get better.|||I'm against breast implants in any teen, BUT, this is a very unusual case. I think this would be a viable option for your daughter. Yes, there are risks, but the benifits will far outweigh them. The self-esteem she would gain will help her in everything she wants to do, especially at this age. For her, she can't wear tank tops, swimsuits, work-out tops, halter tops. As far as breast cancer, some young women actually get mastectomys and breast implants (if they have a very significant family history) to avoid breast cancer. Talk to a plastic surgeon. First on your own so you don't get your daughter's hopes up so they can better answer your questions. Then see a couple more for more opinions and that may help you make a descision. Also, if your daughter has patiently waited until 18 years, I think this is her descision to make and yours to help support.|||dont worry let her do it shes your girl let her feel better bout herself|||There R risks in any type of surgery. This surgery is for a good reason. Having breasts the same size is important for your daughter's self esteem. Since the doctor is recommending it I'd do it.|||hi,
i feel that for her self asteem i would definatly look into it now days the risk is minimal the one higher risk is due to anastesia my baby girl was born with a cleft palate she had surgery when she was 9 months old it was the anastesia i was worried about the breast cancer concern i would be too call a plastic surgeon and ask all the questions you need i would encourage her to do what she feels is right for her emotionaly and physicaly
surgery is scary in its self dont listen to the people on here that condemn breast enhancements shes not a child shes 18 not 15 or 16 she is legaly an adult good luck and god bless|||I would say that there are some risks, but a few of my relatives have been through surgery and everything went well. I think it would be a good opportunity due to the situation|||Talk to the plastic surgeon first and find out what type of implants they use and how they insert them.
The least likely to cause problems are the saline implants and if they are inserted behind the muscle all the breast tissue she has will be fully exposed when she begins having mammograms.If done by a good surgeon you will not be able to tell that there is an implant.Ask to see pictures of work the surgeon has done first.
You also want to know where the incision will be made.Some make it under the breast in the crease,some do it through the arm pit area and some do it through the are around the nipple..this can cause problems with nerve damage.
The surgeon will make sure they both look the same.I imagine he will likely increase the breast that is an A cup to match the one that is a C cup.
As with any surgery there are risks and breast implants do not last a life time.You can also run into problems with them becoming hard over time or shifting so prepare her for the possibility she will need further surgery as she grows older.
I think if the size difference is causing her that much anguish that it is a good idea to at least explore the option of surgery.
Good Luck.|||Hey Amanda - well - what a Momma dilemma. Not easy for you, I'm sure.
Here's the thing. This is a deformity that may affect your daughter's self esteem for years to come.
Since there is breast cancer in the family, it's possible that your daughter may be genetically predisposed to develop it later in life. One option is to have her tested for the "breast cancer gene". If your current physician is not aware of this test, ask him/her to research it, or find another physician.
The option then, if the gene is present, is for your daughter to have both breasts "removed" (the breast tissue) and reconstructed with implants - killing two birds (so to speak) with one stone. She gets symmetrical breasts and lessens the chances of developing breast cancer.
Alternatively, although I'd be inclined to TRY to convince her to wait another year or two, she can have either an enhancement on the "A" side, or a reduction on the "C". The pros & cons of that decision need to be discussed with a reputable plastic surgeon.
ANY surgery carries risks. It's not a decision to be taken lightly. But you have to factor in the anguish this "uneveness" may cause your daughter in the future.
To those that say you should be grateful, blah blah….. jeez - CHILL, people - this lady is grateful for her girl and I bet wouldn't care if she had two heads - we're talking about the DAUGHTERS feelings here.
Good luck to you. You sound like a very concerned and caring Mom. - Sorry this is so long-winded.|||Oh, the poor thing! I think you should help her get a surgery as soon as possible. Breasts are so important to a woman's sense of femininity. Also having any kind of disfigurement or asymmetry of any part of the body can make anyone feel self-conscious and insecure.
This is the perfect time to do it, while she's still young. Once something like that gets ingrained in your your view of yourself, it becomes part of your personality and it's really difficult to overcome.
If you don't, she will never feel OK with her looks, and she'll probably feel too uncomfortable with her breasts to want to pursue a romantic relationship. It will affect all aspects of her life.
I've seen reconstructions after mastectomies where the other breast is still there, and it's amazing how much they look alike. It's not perfect, but it's really hard to tell, and it's much better than having no breast on that side. It's amazing what plastic surgeon's can do.
Have you asked her what she wants? If she wants corrective surgery, then you definitely should get it done.|||Well number 1. You can't get breast cancer from surgery. Number 2. She is 18, I would let her decide if this is a concern for her. I think she should have a doctor who explains to her that when she decides to have children how much her breasts will change anyhow. I think your job now mom? You need to build up on her self confidence for her. I think the pediatrician she saw is an idiot who raised these concerns to her as well. Its common for many, many women to have one breast bigger then the other. I think this needs to be a decision left up to Julie, without any outside advise. Julie has to also understand, when having kids and if she decided to breast feed, one breast would end up larger then the other anyhow due to the one breast producing more milk then the other. Julie, doesn't understand that the smaller breast she has could end up producing more milk then the larger one. The baby she may have in the future may prefer the smaller one over the larger one, just because of that mere fact. Which in return could make the breast not completely even, but close enough. No woman has on this earth has the same size breast without surgery. Juile could find a man who thinks nothing of it. He has the choice of the small one or the big one. Julie and you as well need to let this go, and let Julie be herself. I think she is being more pushed by the pediatrician who made her feel like crap and you being in the room did not help her self esteem. You have to make sure if she wants the surgery for her, or because those around her, like the pediatrician and you in fact, were not the ones who made her feel so lousy about the way she looks.|||Well, with surgery, you can either choose to have a breast implant, or you acan have a breast reduction, in one of the breasts. There are always risks with surgery (mostly being that the surgery will be botched), but the surgery would probably make her feel a lot better about herself, since she won't feel she is different from the other girls.
I might suggest you take her to a gynecologist first–they might know more about what to do. If it is a horomone problem, maybe she can take something to make her other breast grow in.|||Because this has and will cause self esteem and body issues with your daughter, I think it's important for you to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
A good plastic surgeon can do wonders and show you pictures (before and after) of other patients with the same problem. You could even travel to Los Angeles (Plastic Surgery Capital of the World!) and consult with one of the top doctors here.
Right now is when people can tell the difference by looking at your daughter or how she views herself. Don't be worried about the after effects, she will look great!
The doctors will give her a complete physical before anything to make sure she is in the best condition for the surgery. All your concerns regarding breast cancer can be answered at that time.
Plus, your daughter is at the age where she can go and do this on her own, so be supportive and go with her….with her anomaly, insurance should pay a portion of the surgery.
Good Luck|||Of course there are risks and I understand your concern. But for her minds sake, I believe the operation would be very beneficial. Just make sure you find a good, reputable surgeon and all should be well. :]|||just wait she is still a child for christ sake|||how would u feel if she was born with 1 leg??
u should b thankful for having a healthy child
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