Most women turn to breast reduction surgery when their breast size compromises their mental and physical health. Unfortunately,
The best age for breast reduction surgery is when the breasts stop growing. Doctors estimate this to be after the age of 16 -18. The demand for breast reduction is highest in women aged 18 – 30. However, women aged over 50 years also opt for breast reduction due to hormonal changes.
There are exceptions regarding age because some teenagers experience rapid breast growth. This affects their self-esteem and physical health.
Virginal Breast Hypertrophy
Virginal (Juvenile) breast hypertrophy is rare but is a condition where the breasts grow disproportionately faster in puberty. Doctors focus on the six-month active growth period to determine if the teen needs breast reduction surgery. In this case, breast reduction surgery may be necessary for younger patients.
Breast Reduction Surgery For Women In Childbearing Age
Many women seeking breast reduction surgery are of childbearing age. While this is of no concern, doctors look at the goals of each patient and their plans for having a family before surgery.
For example, your surgeon would want to know when you intend to start a family, if you are through with childbearing, and your intentions to breastfeed.
If you intend to breastfeed your child, it may be best to postpone breast reconstruction because the incisions may affect the breast ducts. This will interfere with your plans to breastfeed, so it is best to wait it out, especially if your plans to have a child are in the immediate future.
Can Breasts Grow Back After Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast regrowth is a concern for many patients, especially those with breast reduction during puberty. At this age, the breasts are still growing, and the primary reason why most doctors recommend waiting until one is 18 years or older.
Breast growth is possible for young women who get breast reduction in their teen years because of Virginal breast hypertrophy. For older women, breast regrowth is very rare but not impossible.
Hormones are primarily responsible for breast growth. Women over the age of 20 years ideally shouldn’t see breast regrowth, but a poor diet and medications may trigger hormones that will trigger weight gain and breast regrowth, sometimes to the previous size.
However, breast reduction surgery is insurance claimable in Singapore with certain conditions, so don’t be afraid to consult a doctor if the breast growth is affecting you!
How To Prevent Breast Regrowth After Reduction Surgery
As mentioned earlier, breast regrowth is rare. It is most common in women who have surgery at an age when breasts are still growing. However, regrowth is not ruled out, irrespective of age. You will have to take measures to maintain the new breast size.
Some of the measures you can take to prevent breast regrowth include eating a healthy diet and exercising. Timing is critical when it comes to breast reduction surgery. One way to prevent breast regrowth is getting surgery when you are through with childbearing.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to plan for every scenario in life. For example, you may get breast reduction only to get pregnant later. Similarly, you may get a breast reduction, only to experience weight gain and have fatty tissues cause an increase in your breast size.
Breast regrowth is frankly not something you should worry about because it is rare. However, it is essential to remember the role of hormones in weight gain and body development. One way to ensure you maintain the new breast size is to maintain your weight with a healthy lifestyle.