How Does Menopause Affect the Outcome of Breast Implants in Women over 45?

Thank you for your question?  There are no direct effects that menopause has on breast implants, although you may gain weight due to menopause but thats about it.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOak Brook

many patients with existing implants are now post menopausal.  many women are having implants placed for the first time..  issues to consider are changes in weight that sometimes occur.   the consistency of the breast tissue itself as well as the skin changes with age.. none of the these are implant specific

Thank you for the question.

I am not aware of any specific issues related to women having breast  augmentation after menopause.  Many of my patients at this age have been ideal candidates for breast augmentation surgery.  These patients tend to be relatively emotionally mature, self-motivated, and have reached a stage in life (after pregnancies and/or weight loss)  where further significant body changes are not anticipated.  Occasionally these patients will mention that they have been busy “giving” to children/ family and now have time and resources to “do something for myself”.

Best wishes.