Is 71 too old for implants?

Hello, thank you for your question. I would suggest to have a medical clearance and then if everything is ok, you might proceed with the procedure you wish. Please have an in person consultation so you can discuss your concerns, options and expectations with your surgeon.

It is possible for someone at the age of 71 to get breast implants, provided that their anatomy is suitable for this, including their current state of breasts, skin and tissue structure and that they have no health issues that may be an obstacle. It will be best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic breast surgery in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.

Thanks for your question. No way are you too old! I still have patients in their 50's, 60's and 70's that are having their primary augmentation. You are never too old to feel better about yourself and sexier in your skin. Please be sure to consult with a breast specialist to get the best result possible. Good luck!

Your overall health is more of a consideration when considering whether you’re a suitable candidate. If you’re relatively healthy, 71 is definitely not “too old”.

Hello, thank you for the question.
I personally dont there's a problem with age. We could make an amazing job on you. Just make sure you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon!
Best of lucks.
Dr. Luis Mejia

Am I Too Old for Breast Implants?Absolutely not. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside, no matter how old you are. If cosmetic breast surgery would make you feel better about how you look – in clothes or out – there’s no reason to rule it out.
To date, my oldest patient was 72. She had small breasts and had been thinking about getting breast implants for a very long time. She had a new boyfriend, and the time was right for her.
She’s not alone. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 50 percent of breast augmentation patients are over age 35.
In my experience, older patients are highly motivated; they’re ready to make a change. They tell me that they’re fit and they feel good – younger than their age. Their kids are older and they have more time to take care of themselves.
What women want to know when they come in for a free consultation is if breast augmentation surgery can accomplish their goal. We answer that question by looking at before-and-after photographs of actual patients who started out similar to them in height, weight, frame size and breast volume.
No matter what you’re age, you’re never too old to look at before and after photos!

No matter how old you are, your general health will be evaluated to make sure that you can tolerate surgery, that you will heal well, and that surgery won’t make your condition worse. If it’s appropriate, your doctors will be contacted for medical clearance.
Depending on your age and family history, you may be asked to get a mammogram before surgery. The American Cancer Society recommends mammography screenings for women 40 and over and for any woman whose mother or sister has a history of breast cancer.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AUTHOR
RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

So sorry for your loss.Age is ok as long as you are healthy (sounds like you are).We have had many patients, men and women, present in their 70s for breast/chest, liposuction, tummy tuck, etc. I think it’s wonderful how vibrant these patients are.Breast augmentation can enhance fullness, size and perkiness.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to  confirm this as well as discuss your options and expectations. We are also offering virtual consultations.

Dear Stylist T,
as long as you are healthy, your age is not a contraindication for 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

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  Assuming you are otherwise a good candidate for surgery, your age will not, and should not, preclude you from getting a breast augmentation.  Hope this helps.

If you are in good health and have no medical contraindications for a breast augmentation, age should not limit your ability to undergo this type of surgery. Although it is difficult to say without an in-person examination, if you want to be perkier and bigger you are a candidate for breast augmentation. 
There are various factors regarding how you want your breasts to look and feel, but if you and your doctor have a good, open line of communication, you shouldn’t need to go back and forth on your decision. You also may want to consider fat augmentation which can be done in addition to the implant. Specially prepared fat taken from another part of the body, such as the stomach or hips, is placed under the breast tissue to provide increased breast size. The technique is called autologous fat transfers and autologous simply means "your own."
To help decide what size implant to use I tell my implant patients to shop for a bra that they want to be able to fill out when the surgery is over. To make sure it’s the right size, I tell them to stuff it with socks, hose, or whatever, and to walk around like that for a day, spending plenty of time in front of a mirror. Then I have them bring in the bra, which I sterilize, and at the end of the surgery we try it on. If it fits, then I know we have achieved the right size.
 In short, you must know -- realistically -- what you are starting with, as well as what you want to look like when surgery is done. Do you want a natural appearance or a round, perky look? These are some of the factors I weigh with my patients when evaluating what type of procedure to do.  I suggest making an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation to discuss your options.