Is 66 Too Old for a Breast Lift?

Thank you for your question! You are never to old for cosmetic surgery.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who preforms these routinely on patient of all ages.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel

Double Board Certified 

Plastic Surgeon 

Chicago 

Hoffman Estates

Oak Brook

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk, at any age. If you are in good health and confident in your decision for the procedure then there is no reason to worry. Occasionally, minor complications occur and
do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific
risks may be determined during your consultation.

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 board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and discuss whether you have addtional risks for surgery, for example being overweight. From your description, it sounds like you would be a reasonable candidate for surgery. I personally would recommend that you have a presurgical consultation with your primary care doctor to make sure you are in good health prior to surgery.Most patients do not experience much pain and are extremely glad they had this surgery in my experience.

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!

Of course, your general health should be good, and a pre-operative history and physical by your physician will be necessary to ensure you are healthy enough for anesthesia and surgery!

If you are, you will be surprised at how "easy" a breast lift or cosmetic reduction is, and how glad you are to have finally decided to go ahead.

If you are a smoker, you should discontinue all use of tobacco or nicotine products (including nicotine gum, spray, patch, etc.) before undergoing this procedure to reduce the risks of circulation impairment from this potent chemical. And this includes exposure to second-hand smoke.

There is no age limit for cosmetic surgery, what is more important is your general health. You need to have medical clearance prior to surgery to ensure you are in good health for the surgery which can take a few hours under general anesthesia. Consult with your primary care physician and a board certified plastic surgeon prior to surgery. You may also want to have the procedure performed in a hospital setting.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

66 years of age is not too old for a breast lift or reduction. These operations can be performed if you are in a good state of health and have minimal surgical risk. You may request a pre-operative physical by your medical doctor to verify that you are healthy enough for this surgery. People in their 60s and 70s have all sorts of plastic surgical procedures with minimal complications.  I’m sure you will be happy, and it will make you feel better. Best wishes.

Good question.  As long as your are healthy, there is no age limit to breast lift.  In fact, many patients in their 60s, 70s and even 80s have plastic surgery if they are appropriate candidates.  With a before picture or seeing you in person, we can give more specific advice and see if you are a good surgical candidate. 

 

Good Luck.

It is never too late to get a breast lift as long as you are a good candidate and have minimal surgical risk.

Good luck!

Thank you for your post. Age is not a contraindication to surgery. Poor health is. If you are a healthy adult, and interested in a breast reduction or lift surgery, meet with a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will assess you as a patient for any risks you might have. The biggest risks are heart disease, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and previous history of deep venous thrombosis. If you are having back pain, neck pain, bra strap grooving, rashes under the breast fold, or just desire a breast lift, meet with a highly qualified surgeon.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD