I am 60 years old, look 50-ish, and want to know if it's too late to have implants. And, if a lift is recommended, what are those risks? Is There a Point when Your Age Becomes an Issue?
Answer: Too Old for Breast Implants? Thank you for your question. While being older may mean you are more likely to have more medical problems it is not in itself a contraindication to breast augmentation with implants. Whether or not a patient is a good candidate for breast augmentation is a determination made on a number of factors, including medical and social history. In patients in which a lift is recommended, the risk profile is similar to that of augmentation -- infection, bleeding, etc. In these instances, the recommendation is made as the final result with the addition of a lift is thought to be superior. If you have reservations about the recommendations it may be advisable to seek a second opinion and proceed with surgery with the physician that you feel you can trust the most. Best wishes!
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Answer: Too Old for Breast Implants? Thank you for your question. While being older may mean you are more likely to have more medical problems it is not in itself a contraindication to breast augmentation with implants. Whether or not a patient is a good candidate for breast augmentation is a determination made on a number of factors, including medical and social history. In patients in which a lift is recommended, the risk profile is similar to that of augmentation -- infection, bleeding, etc. In these instances, the recommendation is made as the final result with the addition of a lift is thought to be superior. If you have reservations about the recommendations it may be advisable to seek a second opinion and proceed with surgery with the physician that you feel you can trust the most. Best wishes!
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October 22, 2016
Answer: 60 Years Old - Too Old for Breast Implants? Your age does not exclude you from being a good candidate for breast augmentation. I would advise you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best possible options. Usually, prior to surgery, a mammogram, EKG, and medical clearance is required to proceed with surgery. Best wishes.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: 60 Years Old - Too Old for Breast Implants? Your age does not exclude you from being a good candidate for breast augmentation. I would advise you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best possible options. Usually, prior to surgery, a mammogram, EKG, and medical clearance is required to proceed with surgery. Best wishes.
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September 6, 2014
Answer: 60yo - too old for breast implants? 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!
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September 6, 2014
Answer: 60yo - too old for breast implants? 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!
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February 9, 2011
Answer: Sixty year old requesting breast implant augmentation and lift.
Sixty years old is not the limiting factor as long as you are in good health. I would discuss this with your primary care physician and ask for his/her recommendation for a plastic surgeon. Once you have scheduled a consult wiht the plastic surgeon, they wii decide and advise you as to the need for a lift
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February 9, 2011
Answer: Sixty year old requesting breast implant augmentation and lift.
Sixty years old is not the limiting factor as long as you are in good health. I would discuss this with your primary care physician and ask for his/her recommendation for a plastic surgeon. Once you have scheduled a consult wiht the plastic surgeon, they wii decide and advise you as to the need for a lift
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October 27, 2010
Answer: Age and Cosmetic Surgery
Dear Terylee,
An adult who is healthy, has appropriate expectations for the given procedure and is a good candidate can usually have a cosmetic procedure. Age is not a great factor if the other criteria has been met. Every surgeon has his/her comfort level performing cosmetic procedures on patients in their 7th or 8th decade of life.
Dr. ES
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October 27, 2010
Answer: Age and Cosmetic Surgery
Dear Terylee,
An adult who is healthy, has appropriate expectations for the given procedure and is a good candidate can usually have a cosmetic procedure. Age is not a great factor if the other criteria has been met. Every surgeon has his/her comfort level performing cosmetic procedures on patients in their 7th or 8th decade of life.
Dr. ES
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