Is cosmetic breast surgery in your late 40's really stupid?

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Anonymous wrote:Breasts don’t grow larger with age, so it is weight gain. It would seem like losing weight is less risky than surgery.

Incorrect. I'm 5'7 and 130 lbs. pretty much all my life and I went from 30E, which is larger than 30DDD, to 30J.

[Anonymous]

I have a similar problem OP but I can’t imagine having voluntary surgery. I have had several surgeries in my life and the recovery has been painful and disruptive. I would never voluntarily choose another surgery:

[Anonymous]

Implants in late 40s would be stupid. A lift/reduction, smart at any age

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Anonymous wrote:Why not? I wouldn't recommend implants at this stage, but cleaning things up and a slight reduction? Sure. I would only consider how stable your weight is -- I would make sure that's stable before doing anything.

A reduction is pretty serious surgery, far more complicated than augmentation. OP, I’d try therapy first, to see if you can come to terms with your current body.

This PP has no idea what they’re talking about. I had breast reduction surgery in my 40s. Best. Decision. Ever.

Of course I know what I’m talking about, I had a reduction as well. If it’s medically indicated, it is amazing. But if it’s not, if it’s just vanity/body dysmorphia, I think OP should explore other options. The recovery is no joke. If you can’t acknowledge that, then I question whether YOU have ever had a reduction.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Breasts don’t grow larger with age, so it is weight gain. It would seem like losing weight is less risky than surgery.

+1

Weight gain would make breast sag MORE. Many people need a breast lift DUE to weight gain

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Anonymous wrote:OP here.
My weight has been stable for 15 years and I'm about a size 6. I eat healthily and I don't drink--there's not a lot to cut out of my diet---I'm pretty religious about eating well as it is which I think is what has led to no weight gain from 30-48. Let's say I hardcore dieted. Will the weight come out of my breasts? I'm not rail thin and have pounds elsewhere on my body and always have (thighs, butt, arms, etc).

I stand corrected then. I guess you must have lost weight elsewhere on your body then. I wasn’t aware breasts changed that way.

OP here. I have probably lost muscle weight. Who knows. My body has changed in subtle and not-so-subtle ways as I've inched towards 50. But my chest has grown noticeably. UGH.
For better or worse, I never lost any breast volume after breastfeeding 3 kids. I ended up a relatively perky B/C. I was the lowest weight I've ever been
after weaning my third and yet my breasts were larger than pre-pregnancy by about 1/2 cup size.


https://www.peanut-app.io/blog/why-are-my-breasts-getting-bigger-after-menopause Looks like it can be weight redistribution as well as weight gain.

OP, we could be twins, including our current thought dilemma. Thank you for starting this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Breasts don’t grow larger with age, so it is weight gain.

said nobody ever

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who just got a reduction at 42. She really likes the results and it’s changed a lot of things for her - like never being able to play with her kids outside without putting on two sports bras, back pain etc.

However, she said knowing what she knows now about the recovery and scars, she probably wouldn’t have done it. Sounds like the surgical scars in particular bother her.

[Anonymous]

You should talk to a plastic surgeon. If it bothers you and you can handle the procedure/recovery, go for it! Life is too short.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why not? I wouldn't recommend implants at this stage, but cleaning things up and a slight reduction? Sure. I would only consider how stable your weight is -- I would make sure that's stable before doing anything.

A reduction is pretty serious surgery, far more complicated than augmentation. OP, I’d try therapy first, to see if you can come to terms with your current body.

This PP has no idea what they’re talking about. I had breast reduction surgery in my 40s. Best. Decision. Ever.

Of course I know what I’m talking about, I had a reduction as well. If it’s medically indicated, it is amazing. But if it’s not, if it’s just vanity/body dysmorphia, I think OP should explore other options. The recovery is no joke. If you can’t acknowledge that, then I question whether YOU have ever had a reduction.

Breast reduction is rarely done just for “vanity/body dysmorphia”. Women have it done because they are tried of dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, bra straps that dig into their shoulders, an inability to play sports, run, jump, wear clothes that fit them well, feel comfortable in a bathing suit, etc. I really doubt YOU had a breast reduction since you don’t seem to realize this. And as for the recovery, it is surgery so of course it’s “no joke” but it is worth it. As a PP mentioned up thread, breast reduction surgery has the highest satisfaction rate of any cosmetic surgery.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why not? I wouldn't recommend implants at this stage, but cleaning things up and a slight reduction? Sure. I would only consider how stable your weight is -- I would make sure that's stable before doing anything.

A reduction is pretty serious surgery, far more complicated than augmentation. OP, I’d try therapy first, to see if you can come to terms with your current body.

This PP has no idea what they’re talking about. I had breast reduction surgery in my 40s. Best. Decision. Ever.

Of course I know what I’m talking about, I had a reduction as well. If it’s medically indicated, it is amazing. But if it’s not, if it’s just vanity/body dysmorphia, I think OP should explore other options. The recovery is no joke. If you can’t acknowledge that, then I question whether YOU have ever had a reduction.

Breast reduction is rarely done just for “vanity/body dysmorphia”. Women have it done because they are tried of dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, bra straps that dig into their shoulders, an inability to play sports, run, jump, wear clothes that fit them well, feel comfortable in a bathing suit, etc. I really doubt YOU had a breast reduction since you don’t seem to realize this. And as for the recovery, it is surgery so of course it’s “no joke” but it is worth it. As a PP mentioned up thread, breast reduction surgery has the highest satisfaction rate of any cosmetic surgery.

If you’ve been reading this thread, you would know that OP is LITERALLY contemplating a potential reduction for vanity/dysmorphia reasons. And of course it’s done all the time. If someone is willing to pay for the procedure, there are surgeons willing to do it. If you don’t believe that, I don’t know what to tell you, you sweet summer child.

[Anonymous]

This in not for OP who is thin, but I had a reduction/lift at 40 but have since gained weight- right back into the breasts that now sag again from age/weight.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why not? I wouldn't recommend implants at this stage, but cleaning things up and a slight reduction? Sure. I would only consider how stable your weight is -- I would make sure that's stable before doing anything.

A reduction is pretty serious surgery, far more complicated than augmentation. OP, I’d try therapy first, to see if you can come to terms with your current body.

This PP has no idea what they’re talking about. I had breast reduction surgery in my 40s. Best. Decision. Ever.

Of course I know what I’m talking about, I had a reduction as well. If it’s medically indicated, it is amazing. But if it’s not, if it’s just vanity/body dysmorphia, I think OP should explore other options. The recovery is no joke. If you can’t acknowledge that, then I question whether YOU have ever had a reduction.

Breast reduction is rarely done just for “vanity/body dysmorphia”. Women have it done because they are tried of dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, bra straps that dig into their shoulders, an inability to play sports, run, jump, wear clothes that fit them well, feel comfortable in a bathing suit, etc. I really doubt YOU had a breast reduction since you don’t seem to realize this. And as for the recovery, it is surgery so of course it’s “no joke” but it is worth it. As a PP mentioned up thread, breast reduction surgery has the highest satisfaction rate of any cosmetic surgery.

If you’ve been reading this thread, you would know that OP is LITERALLY contemplating a potential reduction for vanity/dysmorphia reasons. And of course it’s done all the time. If someone is willing to pay for the procedure, there are surgeons willing to do it. If you don’t believe that, I don’t know what to tell you, you sweet summer child.

Lol. “Dysmorphia” is a mental health issue that is diagnosed by a mental health professional. Typical DCUM to throw around diagnoses like you’re some kind of mental health professional.

[Anonymous]

Put that money into your retirement account at this point. Your implants won't pay for senior living.

[Anonymous]

Do it OP! And your age has nothing to do with your decision. I never had nice breasts....always thought that I looked like a National Geographic centerfold. My breasts were tubular in shape, large, and uneven. Then after having children they were two even sadder, uglier sacks just sitting there on my chest wall.

I had implants and a lift done in my mid-30's. I'm now 56. Still do not regret my decision.