How Old is Too Old for Breast Implants?

Hi and thank you for your question.You are definitely not too old to have implants. Many of my patients are in this age group. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.Best wishes.

Thank you for your question! You are never to old for cosmetic surgery.  Seek a board certified plastic surgeon who performs these regularly.  As long as your in good healthy condition you shouldn't have a problem.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oak Brook

Thank you for your question.  The decision to have a breast augmentation procedure is highly personal.  There is no age limit or 'appropriate' age by which you need to have a breast augmentation, rather it is whenever a patient is ready (assuming you are a healthy individual).  If you are interested in exploring your options, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-experienced in these procedures.  Best of luck!

We frequently see women in their fifties who request
breast augmentation. In the vast majority of these patients, breast
augmentation can be performed without any difficulty. It’s important to realize
that as we get older changes occur our bodies. Many women in their fifties have
had multiple pregnancies. In many cases they have developed loss of breast
volume and associated breast sag. For these reasons many of these patients will
need breast lifts at the time of their breast augmentation.

In addition, as we age we frequently develop other
health problems. It’s therefore important to have an appropriate medical
evaluation before proceeding with surgery. This might include an EKG and
laboratory studies.

Even when these issues are considered, patients who have
undergone breast augmentation in there fifties report high satisfaction rates.
In today’s world, fifty is still considered young.

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!

You are definately not too old for implants.  As long as you are healthy, you can safely have the surgery. 

Hi there-
Your overall state of health is much more important than the number of years since you were born. If you are healthy and feel augmentation of your breasts would make you happier with your appearance, there should be no reason to prevent you from proceeding.
Please read the following advice on finding a surgeon and experience you will be happy with long term:

Advancing age is not a contraindication to breast augmentation.  Provided your health is good, there is no reason not to proceed with breast augmentation.
Your best bet it to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Best of luck.

I don't known if it is a trend or not, but we are seeing more women in their 60's for breast implants. They all have their own reasons, and they are uniformly happy with their decision after the surgery. Implant surgery is the same as any other cosmetic procedure; it is health, not chronological age that is the key.

There is no age limit on breast augmentation surgery. As long as you are healthy, you are eligible. That said, as we age, it may take more time for our body to recover.
Plastic surgeons usually require that anyone over 45-50 first get medical clearance from their 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 the 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!