I am turning 51. Am I too old for a breast lift?

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!

I
have performed breast lifts on patients in their 70’s. I recommend a new technique called The Mini
Ultimate Breast LiftTM. Using
only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating
upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to
increase your cleavage. This technique
avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple
sensation and the ability to breast feed.
Aligning the areola and breast tissue over the bony prominence of the
chest wall maximizes anterior projection without implants. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

    A breast lift can be performed in a person your age.  In fact, I perform breast lifts on patients of your age and older on a regular basis.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thanks you for your question.You are certainly not too old to have a breast lift. It is NOT uncommon for women of your age to present seeking a breast lift. The technique may vary depending on the amount of skin tightening that is required. If you see a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon in your area she/he will be able to advise you as to the most suitable breast lift technique.Good luck.  

As long as you are in good health, there is no reason that you could not proceed with a breast lift. Good luck!

Dear Goshen,     Age is not a contraindication for surgery as long as you are healthy and you obtained clearance for surgery from your internist. There are different types of breast lifts, but since you mentioned that you have a considerable sagginess , a full lift ( key hole ) is most likely the optimal procedure for you. It will give you a perky breast according to your wishes and  an attractive oval shape. The scars usually fade with time unless you have a tendency to develop hypertrophic scars and that condition can be improved dramatically with steroids injections . A 36 C cup is a perfect size for a full lift and implants are unnecessary . Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Also, make sure that the pictures are numerous and consistent.               Best of luck,                                      Dr Widder

As long as your health is ok for surgery then it is not too late to enjoy the benafits of looking and feeling better. I have don breast reconstruction on ladies in their 70's. Good Luck!

Thank you for your post. Age is not a contraindication to surgery. Poor health is. If you are a healthy adult, and interested in a breast reduction or lift surgery, meet with a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will assess you as a patient for any risks you might have. The biggest risks are heart disease, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and previous history of deep venous thrombosis. If you are having back pain, neck pain, bra strap grooving, rashes under the breast fold, or just desire a breast lift, meet with a highly qualified surgeon.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

At my practice, there is not an age limit for women considering breast surgery. The biggest limiting factor is the health of the patient. If you are healthy (free from heart or other chronic debilitating conditions) and if your anatomy is conducive to breast lift surgery, then you are a candidate. Even some patients that might have less than stellar health might still be a candidate for breast surgery but in instances such as this, I work very closely with their primary care physician and/or specialist to determine if they are medically stable for elective cosmetic surgery.

for cosmetic procedures... if it fits your psyche and desires, go for it!  And you can travel to Texas for the trade marked procedure or see your local surgeon for the vertical lift which produces better projection and heals quite well in the vast majority of patients.