There are a few federal laws that regulate the minimum required age for having breast augmentation surgery. Minors cannot get a breast enhancement surgery unless the procedure is done for reconstructive purposes.
In 2000, a new regulation was adopted according to which no person under the age of 18 may have a breast augmentation surgery except for the some special cases when the surgery is required form the reconstructive point of view. In 2006, the federal government passed another regulation that proposed further amendments. This new regulation stated that no person under the age of 22 was allowed to opt for silicone implants for breast augmentation. What does it mean? It means that if you are between the ages of 18 and 22 and are eager to undergo a breast augmentation you are only allowed to get saline-filled breast implants as there are no known risks of a saline filled implant rupture whereas the silicone filled implants are still being investigated.
The new regulation was based on the belief that a woman’s breast is still in the process of forming at that age and that a young lady is not mature enough mentally to make a sound decision regarding the procedure. She may be influenced by mass media and become a victim of so called “beauty standards”. This is why the federal government has disallowed teenagers under the age of 18 to undergo a breast augmentation.
It is important to always discuss all the possible risks associated with young adult breast augmentation with your LA cosmetic surgeon even if you have reached the age of 22.
Learn more about breast augmentation recovery, breast implants cost, financing options by simply scheduling a free medical consultation with LA cosmetic surgeon Dr. Vartany.
Contact: Dr. Armen Vartany, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 1510 South Central Avenue, Ste 620, Glendale, CA 91204-2598 (818) 500-0823 Vartany.com
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