Breast Augmentation Considerations for a 50 Year Old

Hi & thanks for your question.
You may absolutely have a breast augmentation as long as you are in good health. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Go for it! Best wishes.

If you're in good health, then women over 50 can be great candidates for breast augmentation surgery. Expect your surgeon to carefully evaluate your breast tissues in order to help you choose the best implant for your body. It's important to make sure you have an up-to-date mammogram has been performed within the last year. 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.

Thank you for your question. There aren't really specific concerns for someone your age. You will need to be medically cleared for surgery by your primary care physician, the same for any surgical patient. If there have significant ptosis (sagginess) in your breasts, you may want an augmentation plus a breast lift (an aug/pexy). Good luck, and for more information about other choices to be made before undergoing breast augmentation, take a look at the Guide to Breast Augmentation on my website from the web reference below. I discuss common patient questions I receive, silicone versus saline implants, round versus anatomically shaped implants, smooth versus texturized implants, implant manufacturer, implant insertion incision location, implant location inside the breast, and more.