I am 5' tall now-and weigh 121(probably 10 lbs are my breasts) i wear a 32 DX size bra.
Answer: Breast Reduction for a 85-year-old?
Thank you for the question.
Chronological age is not a contraindication for the procedure. See your internist prior to surgery and obtain a medical workup to make sure you are fit for the planned procedure.
Hopefully you will be cleared for surgery and undergo a safe/successful procedure. Hopefully, your only regret will be not having had it done sooner.
Best wishes.
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Thank you for the question.
Chronological age is not a contraindication for the procedure. See your internist prior to surgery and obtain a medical workup to make sure you are fit for the planned procedure.
Hopefully you will be cleared for surgery and undergo a safe/successful procedure. Hopefully, your only regret will be not having had it done sooner.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Elective cosmetic surgery in an older individual
I have performed this procedure on a healthy 90 year old. Some risks of anesthesia are increased with advancing age but these are primarily related to your overall health. Your surgical risks and health should be evaluated by your primary care physician and any conditions such as hypertension such be optimized prior to anesthesia.
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Answer: Elective cosmetic surgery in an older individual
I have performed this procedure on a healthy 90 year old. Some risks of anesthesia are increased with advancing age but these are primarily related to your overall health. Your surgical risks and health should be evaluated by your primary care physician and any conditions such as hypertension such be optimized prior to anesthesia.
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January 22, 2011
Answer: Breast reduction in older aged patients
Having a breast reduction after age 60 is not that unusual. Assuming your health is good and your symptoms from the large breasts are significant, it would be good to discuss with your primary care doctor who knows your medical history. You may want to be prepared for Medicare not covering the procedure (as happened to my only 80+ year old patient who had this procedure done) so make sure your primary care doctor and plastic surgeon document all symptoms and physical exam findings.
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Answer: Breast reduction in older aged patients
Having a breast reduction after age 60 is not that unusual. Assuming your health is good and your symptoms from the large breasts are significant, it would be good to discuss with your primary care doctor who knows your medical history. You may want to be prepared for Medicare not covering the procedure (as happened to my only 80+ year old patient who had this procedure done) so make sure your primary care doctor and plastic surgeon document all symptoms and physical exam findings.
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Answer: I Am a Healthy 85 Year Old. I Want (And Need) a Breast Reduction.
Please contact any of us Miami PS. There are over 50 boarded Plastic Surgeons in MIAMI alone. It may be covered by medicare. Regards Dr. Blinski
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Answer: I Am a Healthy 85 Year Old. I Want (And Need) a Breast Reduction.
Please contact any of us Miami PS. There are over 50 boarded Plastic Surgeons in MIAMI alone. It may be covered by medicare. Regards Dr. Blinski
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January 23, 2011
Answer: Breast Reduction on a Healthy 85 year old Woman Operating on people over age 75 for cosmetic reasons is feasible but should be done after fully ascertaining their suitability for general anesthesia. For your safety, I would like to see a normal cardiac stress test and cardiologist clearance. With a normal stress test the risk of performing an elective operation on you would be greatly reduced.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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January 23, 2011
Answer: Breast Reduction on a Healthy 85 year old Woman Operating on people over age 75 for cosmetic reasons is feasible but should be done after fully ascertaining their suitability for general anesthesia. For your safety, I would like to see a normal cardiac stress test and cardiologist clearance. With a normal stress test the risk of performing an elective operation on you would be greatly reduced.
Dr. Peter Aldea
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