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How Old is Too Old for Breast Implants?

asked 2 years ago by avegail in pittsburgh PA
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 2,263 times
Tags: age 55-64, breasts, female, fitness, health

I am 57 yrs old, good health, physically fit. I work out and walk. I have always had small breasts. Am I too old?

15 answers to How Old is Too Old for Breast Implants?

No age limit for implants

You are definately not too old for implants. As long as you are healthy, you can safely have the surgery. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants are NOT only for young women

A significant part of my practice is breast surgery – breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift and breast reconstruction. I have noticed over the past few years that there are more and more women in the 35 to 55 year old group who want to improve the appearance of their breasts. They usually want to return their breasts to the size and shape they had in the years BC (before children). However, when I discussed this topic with my wife and other women, they all said “do... more

Paul J. Loverme, MD
Verona Plastic Surgeon

Not too old for breast implants

The answer is heck no, you are not too old. As with most cosmetic procedure, the health of the patient is the most important thing to consider (among many things to consider). Since you are healthy, and providing you have reasonable expectations, there is no reason that you shouldn't consider implants. I know an excellent surgeon Dr. James Smith, I believe near the airport, who should do well by you.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants at over 50

There is no reason specifially based on age to limit having breast implants. I think that if you are in good health and desire a fuller look, there is nothing wrong with that and you certainly can have surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants for all ages

This is a wonderful myth-buster, yes, breast implants have a role in all ages. Early in my practice I learned that breast augmentation and breast implants were not just of interest in the 20 somethings, and in fact the majority of patients seeking breast implants were women that were in their 30-40's and had one or more children. As we have changed the concept of looking well and growing older I now have many patients in their 50's who undergo breast augmentation for the first time. I have... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Am I too Old for Breast Augmentation?

Hi there- Your overall state of health is much more important than the number of years since you were born. If you are healthy and feel augmentation of your breasts would make you happier with your appearance, there should be no reason to prevent you from proceeding. Please read the following advice on finding a surgeon and experience you will be happy with long term:

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Age and breast implants

Advancing age is not a contraindication to breast augmentation. Provided your health is good, there is no reason not to proceed with breast augmentation. Your best bet it to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Age limit for implant surgery depends on health

I don't known if it is a trend or not, but we are seeing more women in their 60's for breast implants. They all have their own reasons, and they are uniformly happy with their decision after the surgery. Implant surgery is the same as any other cosmetic procedure; it is health, not chronological age that is the key.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants and age mix

Breast implant surgery and cosmetic surgery in general can be very beneficial for people young and old. The issue of safety and maturity can only be determined on an individual basis and is done best by your plastic surgeon. Breast augmentation and enhancements can have a very positive impact on a person's body image and quality of life.

Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Health is the deciding factor in Breast Augmentation

While as we get older we develop many more maladies, there is no reason to deny a healthy women the opportunity to have breast surgery. While I have done bilateral breast reconstruction on an 87-year-old and breast augmentation on a 76-year-old I have declined to operate selectively on 35 and 45-year-olds because of their poor medical condition. It is the patients state of health that counts not the number of years. In fact, the 76-year-old lady who had a breast augmentation was one of my... more

Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD
Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

Age is all in the mind

Dear Avegail, I have many patients in their 50's and 60's who undergo breast augmentation or lift with implants for the first time. Make sure you are doing this for yourself and not for a boyfriend, husband or significant other. This is something you do for yourself to look and feel better about. Of course you should check with your internist to be sure you have no medical problems that would prevent you from having surgery. Good luck with your surgery. SHS

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

How old is too old for Breast implants

That is a very personal decision, I have done implants on patients in their seventies. So your age is young to compare to them. Go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area. Regards.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Age limit for Breast implants

There is no age limit on the upper end for breast implants (there is a minimal age for silicone implants). At your age (assuming that you are in good health), you would certainly be a candidate for breast implants if that is your wish and you have valid reasons. I have placed several implants in Medicare patients, although these generally have been for breast reconstruction following mastectomies.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

No age limit for breast implants

If you are healthy and motivated to have a breast augmentation, go to the best surgeon in your area and have it done. The patients over 50 are a slightly different breed of cat than those who have it under 40 but it still works well.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

57 years is NOT too old for a Breast Augmentation

There is no cut-off artificial age limit on Breast Augmentation. If you are healthy and would like to look as good as you feel - go for it! Dr. P. Aldea