Treatments for Teenagers

Aesthetic reconstructive surgery holds particular value for addressing deformities in teenagers, as it significantly contributes to their emotional balance and development.

The most common procedures include reshaping a particularly problematic nose, correcting protruding ears, breast corrections (asymmetry or reduction) for girls, and gynecomastia for boys.

The notion that a procedure sought by a teenager for psychological reasons must be performed after 18 years of age is not medically accurate. Depending on the issue, there is an appropriate age directly linked to its development. Otherwise, modern reconstructive procedures are completely safe and not age-dependent.

Specifically:

Rhinoplasty can be performed after 15–17 years of age, once nasal growth is complete, depending on gender.

Otoplasty for protruding ears can be performed from the age of 4. Plastic Surgeon G. Horti successfully performs the procedure under local anesthesia, with a total duration of 30–45 minutes for both ears. She applies the technique from the anterior surface of the cartilage. Learn more about her otoplasty technique

Significant breast asymmetry can be surgically corrected in girls once breast development is complete, with a reduction procedure on one breast. In rarer cases where one breast is underdeveloped, a breast implant may be placed after the age of 18, following proper medical evaluation of the causes behind the lack of development.

Breast reduction surgery for excessively large breasts is recommended once breast development is complete, as beyond psychological concerns, the weight of the breasts may cause spinal curvature and back pain. If such conditions are not present, surgery is not advisable before the age of 17.

Breast development in boys (gynecomastia) during adolescence can lead to significant psychological distress and may be treated surgically from the age of 15 onwards, to remove excess tissue and fat. Plastic Surgeon G. Horti performs the procedure under local anesthesia in many cases where gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction and skin removal alone.

Liposuction can be applied to girls and boys over the age of 15 in cases where, despite not being overweight, there is excessive localized fat accumulation. In many such cases, the issue may be genetic. However, as there are also non-invasive techniques available, Plastic Surgeon G. Horti can safely guide you toward the most appropriate solution during this sensitive age, helping you eliminate localized fat.