Why are we normalizing double mastectomies in girls?

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Pediatrics suggests that adolescent girls and young women who experience discomfort and distress after developing breasts would benefit from undergoing a double mastectomy.

Breast-binding involves flattening one’s breast tissue by wearing tightly fitting cloth or specific undergarment products to give the appearance of a masculine chest. It can be associated with side effects like fractured ribs, pain, and difficulties breathing. As a result, surgical removal of the breasts is seen as a preferable, permanent solution.