Breast implants are some of the most commonly requested procedures in any plastic surgery office. But it’s not just younger women that are interested in augmentation—many women over age 40 are also interested in getting this type of procedure. Keep reading to learn how breast implants can be different for women over 40:
Breasts lose volume around this age.
Younger women typically want breast implants because their natural breasts are smaller than they want them to be. Many women over age 40 who want implants may have already had the size they wanted, but have started to lose volume in their breasts as they’ve gotten older.
Breast tissue starts to sag around this age.
Along with a loss of volume, it is normal for women over age 40 to start noticing that their breast tissue is starting to sag. This can negatively affect the appearance of the breasts, which is one of the most common reasons why women at this age seek breast augmentation.
Pregnancy and motherhood commonly affect breast size and shape.
When younger women get breast implants, they may not have experienced pregnancy or childbirth before. When women over 40 get breast implants, it is often because of the changes their breast have gone through because of pregnancy and childbirth.
Many women over 40 require a breast lift if they want implants.
Typically, younger women who want breast implants will only need to get this procedure. Because droopy and sagging skin is so common as women get older, patients over 40 who want implants might also benefit from getting a breast lift, which can take place at the same time as augmentation.
You can learn more about breast augmentation in Tucson by contacting Maloney Plastic Surgery. Our team has been helping women find more confidence in the way they look since 2002. Give us a call at (520) 298-2330 to learn more or to set up an appointment.
