The Body
As you know, over the course of a lifetime, the breasts change just like the rest of the body. Some of the factors behind these changes are genetic, but others, such as hormonal changes, weight and age, can alter the shape of the breasts. But when is the right time for a breast augmentation? In this article, I’m going to give you an overview of how breasts change over the years and the reasons for and against breast augmentation at a particular time in your life. However, you should know that a breast augmentation can be carried out at virtually any age.
- Your breasts for women in their twenties
- Your breasts for thirty-somethings
- Your breasts in your forties
- Your breasts after 50
- Conclusion
Your breasts for women in their twenties
Puberty marks the start of breast growth and generally ends between the ages of 17 and 18. For this reason, it is not permitted to operate on patients under the age of 18. From the age of 20 onwards, many women opt for an operation to correct asymmetries, but above all to correct breasts that they feel are too small. The twenties are an excellent time to undergo breast augmentation because patients generally don’t want to have children yet, so they can enjoy their breasts before any variations due to pregnancy. For those in their twenties, breast size is influenced by hormones – particularly the pill – and can vary. At this stage, the breasts are generally firm and elastic, just like the rest of the body. If you undergo breast augmentation in your twenties, you should be aware that you will be able to wear your implants for the rest of your life if there are no long-term complications. In 2020, breast augmentation was the most common cosmetic surgery procedure for women in their twenties.
Your breasts for thirty-somethings
At this age, some women have already had one or more pregnancies, while others are becoming pregnant now. This, of course, has repercussions on the breasts: after one or more births, they are often no longer as firm and eventually start to sag. If the nipple is no lower than the submammary fold, an implant is usually all that’s needed to lift the breasts.
Breast augmentation is very popular with women this decade. Some women opt for an operation to increase their breast size and/or lift their breasts. Others opt for breast augmentation to regain the shape and size of their breasts after pregnancy. Many women in their thirties wonder whether they should wait until they have no more children before undergoing breast surgery. The right answer for you depends on many
factors, but one important one is to ask yourself: do you want a next child within the next two years? If so, you’ll have to wait until you have that child before undergoing surgery.
Your breasts in your forties
Over 40% of my breast augmentation patients are over 40 and finally decide to have the procedure. Many tell me: “I waited for over twenty years before deciding to have this operation”. Some because they wanted to have children first, others because they had hesitated for a long time and finally decided. In their forties, women opt for breast augmentation to reverse the signs of pregnancy and the aging process. If breasts have lost their youthful shape, an implant can help improve their appearance. In midlife, due to the lack of estrogen, the elasticity of connective tissue decreases, and the breasts automatically feel softer and less firm to the touch. What’s more, with age, the body produces less collagen and the skin in the mammary region thins, resulting in the appearance of the first wrinkles in the décolleté.
Your breasts after 50
At this age, the relationship between connective tissue, adipose tissue and glandular tissue changes. As estrogen production declines, more fat is stored, including in the breasts. What’s more, from the age of 50 onwards, small benign nodules form more frequently in the breasts, and breast tissue changes. It is now important for you to have regular gynecological examinations and mammograms every 2 years.
Think 50 is too old for breast augmentation? Think again. Some women have waited all their lives before taking the plunge. They tell me: “It’s now or never to have breasts”. This procedure is becoming increasingly common in patients over 50, and is an excellent choice if you want to change your appearance. I often perform breast surgery on women in their fifties and even in their early sixties, with excellent results.
Conclusion
So what is the ideal age for breast augmentation? Honestly, I can’t answer that. All I know is that everyone has their own reasons. I hope the above list has helped you. What I can offer is professional advice and help you weigh up the pros and cons.
