Is 50 a little too old for breast implants?

July 29, 2017
Asked By:shellyrene in Massachusetts, MA

I have ALWAYS wanted a BA but was terrified to have surgery-that is until i recently had emergency appendectomy and learned it wasnt that bad! My quesion is-im in pretty good health-no medications-can stand to lose a good 40 pounds! My husband supports me either way -i plan to have subglandular implants only (no lift). I would love to schedule this as soon as i lose my weight just in time for my 30th anniversary! Do relatively healthy 50 year olds have more complications? Thanks soo much!

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August 8, 2017

Answer: Not too old

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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August 8, 2017

Answer: Not too old

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March 10, 2025

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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Answer: Breast Augmentation

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
August 2, 2017

Answer: Breast Augmentation a great surgery in your 50's

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Christine A. Hamori, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 2, 2017

Answer: Breast Augmentation a great surgery in your 50's

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Christine A. Hamori, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 31, 2017

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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Alfred Sofer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 31, 2017

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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Alfred Sofer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 31, 2017

Answer: Implants and age limits

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Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 31, 2017

Answer: Implants and age limits

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