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60 Years Old - Too Old for Breast Implants?

I am 60 years old, look 50-ish, and want to know if it's too late to have implants. And, if a lift is recommended, what are those risks? Is There a Point when Your Age Becomes an Issue?

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by Terrylee in Tempe, AZ

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Sixty year old requesting breast implant augmentation and lift.

Sixty years old is not the limiting factor as long as you are in good health. I would discuss this with your primary care physician and ask for his/her recommendation for a plastic surgeon. Once you have scheduled a consult wiht the plastic surgeon, they wii decide and advise you as to the need for a lift

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Age is not a barrier to breast augmentation.

The important determination for cosmetic surgery is your health, not so much your age. Breast augmentation has some challenges in the older breast - less skin tone, greater need for a lift, etc. Determine what your goals of surgery are and meet with a plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Communication between your primary physician and your plastic surgeon will determine your appropriateness for surgery.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Breast enlargement-what age

There is no upper age for almost any cosmetic surgery. The main determinant would be your health. Why not look your best when you want to! You probably would need an uplift and which type would depend on how much sagging you have. THe main problem with these are the scars but they are good in the majority of cases. Watch my videos!

Age is not a problem .

I have frequently done Breast Augmentation in patients that are your age and not had any more problems in this age group as any other age group. If your health is good it should be a consideration if you want to improve your appearance.

Age is not critical

Breast augmentation is an easily tolerated procedure with short recovery period with minimal physical limitations. Usually done in about an hour in an outpatient setting, breast augmentation can boost self image and self confidence and certainly enhance a woman's appearance. The actual age is not as important as the health of the woman seeking breast augmentation. Someone 60 years of age who is otherwise healthy may be a better candidate than someone half that age who has multiple... more

Age and Cosmetic Surgery

Dear Terylee, An adult who is healthy, has appropriate expectations for the given procedure and is a good candidate can usually have a cosmetic procedure. Age is not a great factor if the other criteria has been met. Every surgeon has his/her comfort level performing cosmetic procedures on patients in their 7th or 8th decade of life. Dr. ES

Breast Augmentation

Age is not an issue, health is. Have a full physical including a EKG and find a Certified Plastic surgeon that you fill conforatble with and enjoy your results

Age is physiologic not chronologic

In south Florida is is not unusal for patients 60 and older to undergo breast augmentation and/ or implant exchange or mastopexy. They are in good physical health and have always taken care of themselves. The risks for you are the same as in any other patient. I would stay on the smaller side of implant sizing and and have a recent mammogram. I would also make sure you have a clearance from your medical doctor. Good luck and hopefully you will enjoy your... more

Breast implants at 60

I do not see a problem if youa re 60 and want breast implants. The risks are the same as a younger person as longa s you are healthy.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

60 years! It is absolutely possible to have implants.

60 years old is still young enough in most cases. This is typically reserved for younger patients, but if you are in good shape and have a positive attitude, it may be great for you. As, you may be know, age is not necessarily chronological; you may have stronger, healthier tissues than someone half your age. I would look into it with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and I strongly recommend gel implants under your aging skin. Do it now! My wife has... more

Health Issues more than Age

I do not believe that there is an age limit on breast augmentation. Medical conditions can be more of a problem with havinsurgery and the risks of undergoing general anesthesia. There are risks and benefits of breast augmentation, some of these risks do go up with age. Women have breast augmentation to feel better about themselves and their appearance. This is the same at any age. I would suggest having a physical and some routine labwork with your general... more

Breast implants at age 60?

Age is just a number, in most cases. If you are otherwise in good health, there is no reason you can't safely have a breast augmentation. I would choose the smallest implant that meets your goals, as larger implants cause bigger problems over time. Whether you need a lift depends on your breast shape and nipple position. That's something your plastic surgeon will certainly discuss with you at the time of consultation. Age does not affect wound healing, so that... more

Carmen Kavali, MD

11 reviews

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Age and breast implants

Breast implants are simply a tool to alter the size and consistency of your breasts. There are inherent risks to the surgery and to the implants but there is no age cut-off. If the anatomy and your desires point to the use of breast implants, then you just have to assess your own risks and benefits. They are not for everyone, even at age 30. I recently placed implants in a 70 year-old women who was very much filled with life. You need to go over the advantages and disadvantages and... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

4 reviews

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Implants and age

60 years old is not too old for implants. When performed appropriately, you will likely do well. Whether you need a lift depends on the degree of droopiness, implant size you seek, and your current breast size. Very small breasted women go through much of there life with less ptosis (droopiness) than larger breasted women. Some things that are necessary before surgery are preoperative clearance by your primary doctor and a preop mammogram. As you age, your... more

Tissue, not age is the issue in breast augmentation

In my experience, older patients have more complications with implant malpositions because their tissues are thinner and looser and don't hold the implants in place as well as in younger patients. That is not to say that your tissues might not be "physiologically younger" and you might do just fine.