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I Am a 47 Year Old with Small Sagging Breasts That Barely Fit into an A Cup Bra. Am I Too Old for Breast Augmentation?
I am 5 feet tall I weigh 115 pounds. Athletic build.
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irene58
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47 year old and Breast Augmentation
I have many patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who have elected to undergo breast augmentation. If the patient is in good general health and has no breast issues, breast augmentation can offer a very good solution to micromastia. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast augmentation Los Angeles, CA
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You are not too old for breast augmentation!
There is no upper age limit on breast augmentation. As long as you are healthy and have normal blood work and preoperative clearance, you should be a good candidate. Depending on how much sagging of the natural breast tissue you have will determine whether you need implants or implants and a lift at the same time. Also, we offer the new Vectra 3D imaging so that women can see how any size implant will look in their body before surgery. It makes choosing the right implant size for you much...
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47 is NOT too old for breast aug.
No, 47 years old is not too old for breast augmentation! My oldest patient was a 70 year old woman and she had an excellent surgical outcome.
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Age
No age is not a factor for considering breast augmentation. If you are in good health and your blood tests and medical clearance shows no abnormalities then you are a very good candidate for the surgery.
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Not too old for breasts improvement
Dear Irene,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Breast augmentation and improvement is not exclusive to young patients. On the contrary, many patients undergoing the surgery are in their 40s and 50s while some patients even in their 30s may not be as good of candidates as ones in their 40s.
Age is not the only variable to consider before recommending a breast augmentation procedure. The amount of breast tissue, the elasticity/laxity of the skin as well as the remaining anatomical...
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Breast implants at 47?
Just because you are 47 does not mean you can not have breast implants. Often a lift is needed as well in women who have had children.
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Is Age a Factor?
Your age is not even a consideration for me. The most important thing is that you are healthy enough to undergo a short, low-risk, outpatient surgery. I have many patients over age 50 having this procedure performed regularly.
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Right Age for Breast Augmentation
Many women your age have breast augmentation and they love it. Provided that you in good health, it is no problem. If you feel good about it, go for it.
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Age not a factor for breast augmentation
You are absolutely not too old. You are young, and should be enjoying life.
If you can afford it, this simple one hour procedure will make you happy, and you deserve it.
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47 Not Too Old For Breast Augmentation
The fact that you are 47 years old does not preclude you being a good candidate for breast augmentation. This, of course, assumes that you are in good general health which seems to be the case. From you brief description, it is possible that you may also need a lift.
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Age not a factor for breast augmentation
Your age of 47 is not a factor when considering breast augmentation. What is important is your overall health, your understanding of the procedure so that you can sign informed consent and your ability to take off the necessary time to recuperate. Please have a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.
Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS
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Breast Augmentation/ Age of patient
Dear Friend,
Sounds to me given your description you would be a great candidate for a breast augmentation. You need a preop mammogram and must be evaluated by a board certified Plastic Surgeon to be sure an augmentation is all that is required ot give you the look you desire. Sometimes a mastopexy is also indicated but given your size sounds like an augmentation would correct your issue Best of Luck
Washington Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation and age
Age is not an important factor in breast augmentation surgery. overall health and skin condition are more important. please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to know your options and good luck.
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Am I Too Old for Breast Augmentation?
Age is not a determining factor for surgery. Your health is the most important factor. If your health is good and your physical issues are such that they can be improved by surgery, you may be a very good candidate.
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Never too old for breast augmentation
Even at 47 you have not missed the opportunity for improvement from breast augmentation. The age concept has changed and many we see are in their forties and some even fifties seeking breast augmentation.
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Is 47 "Too Old" for Breast Augmentation?
Not at all. In fact this is a fairly common time for women to seek out their options for improving appearance and self-confidence. Women in this category, having gone through child-bearing, often notice a loss in volume and the effects of gravity. Augmentation will adress both the volume loss and the sagging, which doctors call ptosis. Marked degrees of sagging may benefit from a breast lift as well. Another consideration is mammography, which is somewhat more...
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Not too old for breast enhancement
Breast augmentation or enhancement is a very positive surgery and boost to self-esteem for most patients. Many of my patients are in the 40s when they consider this procedure. I think it's an excellent time to consider the procedure, which is outpatient and very safe. Make sure that you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to learn more about breast augmentation. I hope this helps!
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Am I Too Old for Breast Augmentation?
If you are thinking about it, you are not too old. It is not an everyday thing, but I regularly see patients your age and older for breast enlargement.
When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A listing in the ASPS website assures you that your surgeon is not only board certified, but also is a member in...
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Not too old for breast implants
Since when is 47 old anyway? Of course you can have implants at your age. There really isn't any age cut-off; it has more to do with overall health. I've done breast augmentation on 70+ year old patients who were very happy they finally did it. Go for it and enjoy them before you really do get too old! Make sure you see a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, however.
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