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.

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.

You are not too old for breast implants.
Patients aged 36 - 50 years are the second most likely age bracket to get breast augmentations, just following the 19 - 35-year-olds.
Plastic surgeons usually require that anyone over 45-50 first get medical clearance from thier primary care doctor.
Your plastic surgeon would evaluate you and come to a decision the same way he would anyone else. He would take your measurements and find an implant that fits your body and personal beauty goals.
Given that you are older, your breasts may have more sagging and your skin may be looser. Depending on the degree of sagging, you may want to consider a lift as well. Looser skin helps accommodate implants that are high profile and extra high profile.
I hope that answers your question on age limit for breast surgery. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.
You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?
A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.
So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.
Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.
And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"
That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.
This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!