Can a minor get a breast augmentation with parental consent?
Girls under 18 can be considered for breast augmentation, but a plastic surgeon would want to be sure that a patient has finished her natural development. This usually means waiting at least two years or so after a girl has started her periods, and that she is at a stable weight. She should have no other health issues. She would have to have thought long and hard about this decision and understand both the short and long term risks of breast implants. Her parents would certainly have to be supportive. Women under 22 qualify for saline filled implants. Silicone implants are recommended by the FDA for women 22 and over only. Some girls might have a birth defect, such as Poland Syndrome, which results in maldevelopment of a breast. These patients are considered "reconstructive" and can qualify for silicone implants at younger than 22.
Yes, but you need to be doing it for yourself and be fully aware of the risks involved.
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Yes it is possible but your breasts must have fully matured before pursuing an augmentation.
Most ASPS plastic surgeons would recommend waiting until at least 18 for surgery. Silicone implants are not recommended by the FDA until age 22 but saline is available. It is important to allow your body to develop and get comfortable with your body image prior to undergoing any surgery. It is possible to have surgery with parental consent but more important to have it at the right time for you.