The teen years are difficult for anyone.  Having physical attributes that set your teen apart from their peers is a living nightmare for them.  Excessively large breasts can draw unwanted attention from their peers and cause depression and anxiety over their body.  Macromastia, a condition in which the breasts are larger than normal, is a condition that affects many teenage women.  Fortunately, Dr. Philip Richardson offers treatment options for teen macromastia in Brisbane.

What is macromastia?

Macromastia occurs when breast development exceeds normal proportions.   Excessively large breasts create tension on back muscles and causes pain or discomfort.  In addition, the pain can detract from sleep and make breathing harder.   Larger breasts often strain the spine and result in poor posture.   Macromastia can be caused by hormonal imbalances or obesity.  Someone who suffers from macromastia may have to buy large expensive bras to support her breasts.  Due to the discomfort, she might limit her active life.

More than anything, macromastia takes an enormous emotional toll on a person.  She may feel isolated from her peers and be subject to unwanted teasing.  She may develop self-image or body image disorders from her large breasts.   The stress and anxiety can detract her daily and she could find herself hiding from social events out of embarrassment.  Dr. Richardson can restore your teen’s confidence with breast reduction surgery options.

How can Dr. Richardson help my teen?

Dr. Richardson offers breast reduction for teens in Brisbane who suffer from excessively large breast size.  Because your teen’s breast size is a very personal decision, he provides private consultations to best determine the most appropriate breast size for her.  During each consultation he considers her desires and what is medically appropriate and creates a treatment plan that balances both requirements.  Following the consultation, Dr. Richardson will perform a mammoplasty, a procedure that reduces the tissue in the breasts, alleviating pain and discomfort.  He will remove excess tissue and fat from each breast.

When the procedure is complete, Dr. Richardson will close the site and manipulate the breast tissue and nipple to create a natural appearance.  The surgery takes around ninety minutes. After the surgery your teen should not be involved in heavy lifting or exercise for approximately six weeks. Dr. Richardson’s procedures leave little to no scarring that might cause embarrassment.  Dr. Richardson’s precise care and use of cutting edge technology will ensure your teen feels comfortable in her body.

Dr. Phil Richardson works around you and your teen’s agendas so you can schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. He ensures that your teen feels comfortable and safe before surgery.  He strives to maintain the aesthetic integrity and balances the patient’s goals with maintaining a natural shape and appearance.

Do not allow your teen to suffer with macromastia any longer.  Allow Dr. Richardson to restore her beauty and quality of life.  Call and schedule an appointment today with Dr. Richardson at 1300 789 240 or contact his office online to learn more.