Italy moves to ban breast implants for teenagers

Teenage girls in Italy may soon be prohibited from having breast implants except in special circumstances.

A representative from Italy's health ministry recently explained to reporters that the legislation is meant to protect young women who may not be physically ready to accomodate breast implants, because of the risks associated with the mammary gland being not fully developed.

Bloomberg reports that 14 percent of 16- and 17-year-old Italian women said they would undergo breast augmentation surgery, and 30 percent reported feeling unsatisfied with their bodies.

Kristin Meyer for Real Beauty News

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