Is 51 Years Old Too Old for Breast Augmentation?

Question

I Just Want to Fill 34 a Bra! it seems so risky... i don't want to complicate my health and life and yet, i'd love just to have anything more than a sunken chest... how many years till fat transfers are workable? or somesuch other injectable??

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!
You are absolutely not too old for breast augmentation! Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

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!

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

You are not too old for a breast augmentation, as long as your health is good and you are an appropriate candidate. In our practice we had three 52+ year old patients in a month. They told us the children are out of the house and it is time for them to do something that they wanted to do for years. I would not go with fat or other injectable to the breast at time of this writing. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon. Bring photos of what you would like to look like. Together you can then make appropriate decisions.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I have now performed fat injections on several patients with satisfactory results, My last patient underwent two sessions after silicone implant removal and she is 55 years old and delighted with the results so far. Go for a consultation to discuss the procedure and if you are a good candidate.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	You are too young to give up on being happy and comfortable with your appearance!

	As long as you are in good health, there is no reason you could not safely undergo a breast augmentation procedure.

	I am still not a believer that fat grafting to the breast is a responsible thing for us to be doing (recognizing that I may eventually change my mind)- with 1 in 8 women in the US developing breast cancer and the propensity for the grafted fat to mimic breast cancer on mammograms...

	Find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and visit for a consult... Here's a bit of advice on how to find someone you like and can trust:

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

You are at an ideal age for a breast augmentation and from your description it sounds like you want a proportionate size, which is smart. If you ask around i bet you will find a lot of women in your age group and much older with implants, they just don't broadcast it because they have a more natural look.

Robert W. Kessler, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons and the number of woman 50 and above might surprise you. 50 is not old. I see many woman who have thought about this their entire life but only now are they in a position to follow through with their dream.

	The procedure is safe and will not compromise your health if you are healthy to start.

	Fat grafting is gaining acceptance but there are limitations to the procedure in terms of the degree of augmentation you can achieve.

	I would encourage you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to get the information you need to make the right decision for you.

	Good luck

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

By no means is 51  too  old to have a breast  augmentation as long as you  meet the usual criteria for surgery (self-motivation, healthy enough to withstand the stress of surgery and anesthesia, and have a full understanding of the risks/complications/long-term 'investment”  associated with having breast implants)

Hopefully her only regret will be not having done it sooner.

Best wishes.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Regarding:  "Is 51 Years Old Too Old for Breast Augmentation?
	I Just Want to Fill 34 a Bra! it seems so risky... i don't want to complicate my health and life and yet, i'd love just to have anything more than a sunken chest... how many years till fat transfers are workable? or somesuch other injectable??"

	50 is the new 30. We live at a time when people in their 60's and 70's are extremely active and want to live life to its fullest. If you are in good health there is NO reason why you could not have a breast augmentation or other Cosmetic Surgery. We have all had older patients undergo procedure long thought to be "young people procedure. That is no longer the case because youth no longer belongs to the young. It belongs to and is enjoyed by all those whose health and mindset permits it.

	Seek out a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and learn your options; breast implants, fat grafting or both.

	Good Luck.

	Dr. Peter Aldea

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is perfectly acceptable to have breast augmentation at your age.  It is a personal choice and I have performed this surgery on older women.

Is 51 Years Old Too Old for Breast Augmentation?

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