Breast Reduction after 50 - Is it safe?

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Is there any additional risk involved with having a breast reduction for a woman after the age of 50?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast reduction for older womenBreast reduction's are commonly done in patients 50 and older because of a back problems neck pain hygiene problems and frequently their breasts become larger postmenopausal..

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Age is not a limiting factor for breast reduction surgery, although good health is.  In my practice,  generally speaking, for patient’s 50 years old and above, a medical clearance, mammogram, and EKG is required prior to surgery. I ask that medical clearance be obtained from your primary physician.  your next best step may be to seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant expense achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Best wishes; hopefully, your only regret will be that you do not have the procedure performed earlier in life.

Breast Reduction after 50 - Is it safe?

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