Can You Be Too Old For Breast Implant Surgery?
The average age of breast augmentation patients falls somewhere around 34. Still relatively young, but old enough to have begun to see changes in their breasts they may be unhappy with. Therefore, patients older than this average may feel like they may be too old to get breast implants. So, can you be too old for breast implant surgery?
In short, no. Like most cosmetic surgery procedures, there is no upper age limit. The most important factor in a patient’s candidacy is their overall health. If a 50, 60, or even 70-year-old woman is healthy enough to undergo surgery, she can safely receive and enjoy breast implants. While it is not overly common for patients fifty or old to get breast implants, it does happen.
Now, while health is a larger factor than age when it comes to breast augmentation, this is not true for younger patients. By law, patients wanting breast implants for purely cosmetic reasons must be at least 18 years old. If they want silicone implants, most require the patient to be at least 22. This has to do with how the breast develops as well as when the patient can make an informed decision and consent.
So, no, you cannot be too old for breast augmentation surgery. However, other factors may impact candidacy. To find out if you are a candidate, call us at 941-923-1736. You can also reach out online via Price Simulator, chat, and contact form.
