In 2011, more than 76,000 cosmetic surgery procedures performed on teens, reports the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In 2012, more than 200,000 teenagers underwent a cosmetic surgery procedure, says another report. While most teens opt for non-invasive treatments acne and hair removal, others go in for procedures such as rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. In 2009, ASPS statistics show that about 8,000 teenagers age 13 to 19 had their breasts enlarged. More than 8,500 breast augmentations were performed on 18-19 year olds in 2010, higher by 3 percent from 2009. However, in 2010, only 3 percent of all breast augmentations were on 18-19 year olds.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved saline-filled breast implants for breast augmentation in women 18 years or older and for breast reconstruction. The FDA has approved silicone breast implants for use only in women age 22-years or older.
The bottom line is that it is better to wait until the breasts are fully developed to achieve the best results for breast enhancement.