50 Too Old for Breast Implants?

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.

There are no hard and fast age limitations.  A healthy 50 year old is great candidate for breast augmentation.  Whatever brings you to this point in your life is personal, and cannot be judged by age alone.  

Thanks for the question. You are a good candidate for an breast implant procedure because there is no age for these procedures. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question! You are never to old for cosmetic surgery.. As long as your healthy and have no medical issues going on you should be fine.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oak Brook

Hi and thank you for your question.50 is absolutely not too old for implants! Many of my patients are between the ages of 40 and 60, and they are thrilled with the results! I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. Best of luck!

We frequently see women in their fifties who request
breast augmentation. In the vast majority of these patients, breast
augmentation can be performed without any difficulty. It’s important to realize
that as we get older changes occur in our bodies. Many women in their fifties
have had multiple pregnancies. In many cases they have developed loss of breast
volume and associated breast sag. For these reasons, many of these patients
will need breast lifts at the time of their breast augmentation.In addition, as we age we frequently develop other
health problems. It’s therefore important to have an appropriate medical
evaluation before proceeding with surgery. This might include an EKG and
laboratory studies. Even when these issue are considered, patients who have
undergone breast augmentation in their fifties report high satisfaction rates.
In today’s world, fifty is still considered young.

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!

Breast Augmentation at almost any adult age is a reasonable thing to do if you are in good overall health and do not smoke.  I see women of all ages for breast augmentation who are happy with results for various and individual personal reasons. 

Age does not exclude you from being a good candidate for breast augmentation; genetics, your overall health, your anatomy, namely the condition of your breast tissue and skin quality, your attitude (which certainly does not seem to be too large of a hurdle....I would be excited for you and as long as everything checks out with your doctor would advise you to pursue your goal).

However, you did mention that gravity is affecting you. If this is true, and your breasts are ptotic )sagging), then you may need a lift (mastopexy) in addition to the breast enhancement. I would advice you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best possible options.

Usually, prior to surgery, I recommend a mammogram, an EKG, and medical clearance from your primary care doctor, which is required to proceed with surgery.

I hope this helps!

Good Luck!

Dr. C

Getting breast implants at the age of 50 is a perfectly reasonable thing to do if you are in good health.  While it is true that the majority of patients undergoing breast augmentation are in their 20s and 30s, more patients in their 40s and beyond are looking at breast implants as an option.  If gravity is affecting your breasts, then a breast lift will also likely be needed.  You can expect great results with a breast lift and augmentation at the age of 50!