Age limit on BBL?

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Is there such a thing as being too old for a BBL? While researching reviews, I see most patients are in their 20's and 30's - not too many in their 50's+ (when volume really seems to start decreasing). So, I'm wondering if there's reason for this? Is it more dangerous or does the fat just not take as well? I'm 56, do not smoke or drink, am in good health and have been considering this procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear glen8749,
as long as you are healthy, there is no age limitation for BBL surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There is no age limit for BBL. This is largely determined by your overall health and your candidacy for the procedure.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

​Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
There is no age limit for plastic surgery, it all depends on your current health condition and your lab tests.  
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 33 or less.​
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Glen,
I feel the reason less older patients do the BBL is because we were raised without a concern for buttock size.  There are no restrictions regarding age, but rather medial conditions and BMI (height to weight ratio).
Best wishes.
Dr T

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Liposuction and to some degree fat transfer results are dependent on having a tight skin to give high-quality results. Skin laxity it’s probably the primary reason patients fail to get good results from body contouring procedures.

Patients who are older may not have significant skin laxity but skin elasticity does decrease with age which often acts similar to skin laxity.  Significant fat removal with liposuction can also worsen skin appearance when skin lacks elasticity by showing fine wrinkles.

The interest in cosmetic surgery for body contouring seems to go down with age and facial appearance seems to be more important in those who are a bit older.

Patients in their 50s can certainly have a BBL procedure and if otherwise being a good candidate should expect good results but the results may not be as good as someone who is in their 20s.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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