How Old is Too Old for Breast Implants?

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!