Can excess nipple or breast skin be removed even if I'm past 50 years old?

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I breastfed my three children, the 3rd for 2 years. Now 13 years later I Iost weight. My nipples and breasts now have excess skin, one nipple was inverted and now has a deep crease under it. Can this easily be reduced at the age of 51?

Andrea Marando, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues that age is not the limiting factor. As long as your conditions allow you to have a surgical procedure safely, then there are no contraindications.Under the surgical point of you it is possible to reduce the aureolas, the skin excess both in the vertical and horizontal skin excess. The best advice is to see a competent and fully qualified surgeon to advice you and guide you toward the correct procedure.All the best.Andrea Marando

Timothy Connall, MD, FACS · Answer

Please see a plastic surgeon for a specific answer.Generally, age is not a limiting factor on performing nipple surgery.Best wishes.

Justin West, MD · Answer

Unless you have serious health issues your age is not an issue. I have performed  revision breast surgery on healthy 80 and 90 year old patients. A breast lift will remove the extra skin and allow your surgeon to shape a prettier, more youthful breast. Fixing inverted nipples is generally quite straight forward and can be done at the same time or as a separate procedure in the office. Good luck. Dr J

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