Raven-Symoné Says Teen Breast Reductions Are a Regret: "I Was Too Young"

Raven-Symoné is opening up about a chapter of her life she says she’d do differently. Speaking on the Allure Perspectives podcast, the 40-year-old actor and singer said she regrets the breast reduction surgeries she had as a teenager, explaining that the procedures were performed well but came far too early.“Do I have any regrets about it? Yes, because I was too young,”she said.“I should have gotten it done after puberty.”

The conversation gets heavier when you factor in what she’s shared before. Raven-Symoné has said her father encouraged her first breast reduction at age 15, and that she was told the procedure was needed to land a TV show. It’s a window into what child stardom can cost, especially for young girls whose bodies are treated as part of the job description. She’s also been outspoken for years about weight-shaming in the entertainment industry.

Her story lands at a moment when people are asking bigger questions about teen body image, parental pressure, and how much say a minor should have over permanent medical decisions. Raven-Symoné isn’t calling out anyone by name. She’s simply being honest about what she wishes had gone differently, and that honesty might help someone else speak up sooner.

What do you think: should there be an age minimum for cosmetic surgery, even with parental consent?