My breasts have always been too big for my frame. clothing is doesn't fit correctly, and I've tried every bra on the market. More importantly, as i age, there are new issues. I have moderate full spine stenosis, which I have managed with exercise and epidural injections. I will not ever have spinal surgery. My breasts have made it difficult to exercise the way I want to and are no doubt contributing to back pain.
Answer: No age limit for breast reduction
56 is not too old for breast reduction but you will need to have a medial clearance for general anesthesia. Since you are only a size 38 DD, the amount remoed will not be excessive. There is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction. No vertical scars are required and incisions are hidden around the areola or in the inframammary fold. Pain is relieved by transferring the weight to the underlying muscle. Areola sensation is often improved and upper breast fullness enhanced.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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56 is not too old for breast reduction but you will need to have a medial clearance for general anesthesia. Since you are only a size 38 DD, the amount remoed will not be excessive. There is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction. No vertical scars are required and incisions are hidden around the areola or in the inframammary fold. Pain is relieved by transferring the weight to the underlying muscle. Areola sensation is often improved and upper breast fullness enhanced.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast Reduction and Age As long as you are healthy and had no major medical risks a breast reduction can be performed at just about any age. Physiological health is more important than chronological age. Please see a certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and discuss this with your spine specialist to see if you have addtional risks for surgery. It is possible that removing extra weight from your breast may help certain spine problems.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast Reduction and Age As long as you are healthy and had no major medical risks a breast reduction can be performed at just about any age. Physiological health is more important than chronological age. Please see a certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and discuss this with your spine specialist to see if you have addtional risks for surgery. It is possible that removing extra weight from your breast may help certain spine problems.
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Is 56yo too old for breast reduction surgery? I am 5'2", 125#, 38DD. Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems, etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Is 56yo too old for breast reduction surgery? I am 5'2", 125#, 38DD. Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems, etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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August 21, 2012
Answer: Breast Reduction Surgery in Your 50's.
The short answer is, no, you are not "too old" to have a breast reduction procedure. A person's overall health is much more important than their age when it comes to being a plastic surgery candidate. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is very important as you will not only discuss the details of your procedure but also its inherent risks. A lollipop incision breast reduction may be a good fit for you, as this short-scar procedure generally gives the patient a shorter recovery time in addition to minimizing scarring from the surgery. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and good luck!
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Answer: Breast Reduction Surgery in Your 50's.
The short answer is, no, you are not "too old" to have a breast reduction procedure. A person's overall health is much more important than their age when it comes to being a plastic surgery candidate. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is very important as you will not only discuss the details of your procedure but also its inherent risks. A lollipop incision breast reduction may be a good fit for you, as this short-scar procedure generally gives the patient a shorter recovery time in addition to minimizing scarring from the surgery. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and good luck!
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August 16, 2012
Answer: Breast reduction at Age of 56?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you are in good health you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed, regardless of the patient's age. In your case, you may want to see your primary care or internists prior to consultation with a plastic surgeon. Ask for a medical workup ( history, physical, EKG…) and make sure that you are medically “optimized".
Then seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals clearly. I prefer the use of goal pictures in this communication process. Most patients seeking this operation wish to have their breasts reduced enough to help decrease/alleviate symptoms but retain enough breast tissue to retain upper and lower body proportionality.
Hopefully your only regret after this operation will be “I wish I had done it sooner”.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Breast reduction at Age of 56?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you are in good health you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed, regardless of the patient's age. In your case, you may want to see your primary care or internists prior to consultation with a plastic surgeon. Ask for a medical workup ( history, physical, EKG…) and make sure that you are medically “optimized".
Then seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals clearly. I prefer the use of goal pictures in this communication process. Most patients seeking this operation wish to have their breasts reduced enough to help decrease/alleviate symptoms but retain enough breast tissue to retain upper and lower body proportionality.
Hopefully your only regret after this operation will be “I wish I had done it sooner”.
Best wishes.
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