How Would Breast Implants Look As I Age?

Question

I want to enhance my breasts but I'm very concerned about getting them because I want to know how my breasts are going to look when I'm old, like 80 or 70 years old?
Right know I'm 20 but I'm thinking in my future. Please respond to my question? Thanks.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

It's a great question and everybody responds differently to breast implants. Breast implants add some weight to the breasts, so the progression of sagging will be slightly more rapid. However, it's important to remember that implants that are sized appropriately, using measurements and your soft tissue characteristics, do the best job of maintaining the longevity of your breasts. This helps give you the longest lasting results. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It is impossible to predict the shape and appearance of your breasts 50-60 years from now. You could look fine or develop a "snoopy deformity" or "rock in the sock" depending on several factors.

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult for anyone to tell you exactly what you will look like 60 years from now. There are many factors that will help determine how your breasts will mature over time, whether you have implants or not. Some of these factors can include: genetics, smoking status, sun exposure history, weight gain/loss, pregnancy/lactation, size of implant, position of implant etc.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to predict what the breasts will look like at that age from where you are now.  Overtime, most likely the breasts will sag, they may thin out, etc..

Lavinia K. Chong, MD · Answer

In the best scenario, augmented breasts will drop, soften and sag in an age appropriate manner.  So conditions such as pregnancy, lactation, weight gain, loss, excessive sun exposure may be expected to test the elasticity  of the skin brassiere.  By contrast, problems such as chest trauma, mastitis which predispose to capsular contracture,  may produce  firming, narrowing and distortion of the breast. 
It's important to realize that cosmetic surgery operations do not stop the aging process, merely alter it, hopefully in a favorable manner.  Don't worry, your breasts will  age appropiately.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, over time, the results of breast augmentation will change. Gravity, aging, pregnancy, weight loss/gain, genetics are all possibilities that can affect your results. As plastic surgeons, we cannot guarantee lifetime results.

John E. Gross, MD (retired) · Answer

There are so many variables that may affect the appearance of your breasts -over time- whether you have implants or not.  These factors include pregnancy, breast-feeding, frequency of weight gain/loss, smoking, and your unique elasticity and quality of the breast skin and soft tissue. In general the larger the natural breast and/ or the larger the implant the greater the chance of stretch of the skin over time.
At the age of 20 you can expect that you will need another surgery, at some point in your life, to replace the devices.

How Would Breast Implants Look As I Age?

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