Many teenage girls, as they develop through high school, have differences in the size or shape of their breasts. This can be very normal and often corrects itself by the end of their development. But if these differences don’t correct themselves and you or your daughter is very distraught by their breast shape/appearance, there is something you can do.
Teenage breast deformities in girls can vary in appearance (photo credit).
While the major types of breast deformities are depicted above, you may have variations of these that are not depicted. But don’t despair. In all likelihood, as I mentioned above, something can be done to correct this! Treatment can include placing a tissue expander under the skin to stretch out the skin first and then followed by a breast implant or it can be done in 1 stage and go straight to an implant. Keep in mind that if the areola is large and doesn’t match the breast, an areolar reduction can be done at the same time as the implant placement. You can read more about tuberous breasts at Dr. Bates’ blog or contact a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to begin the discussion.
Also keep in mind that this may be covered by insurance. If your doctor does not take insurance, you can submit to insurance on your own. And if you feel you need the surgical correction no matter what, it can be paid for out of pocket. You can check pricing for this procedure here.
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