Houston Plastic Surgery Blog

Many women want to know what is the best age for breast augmentation. The best age varies from person to person. Typically, the best age for breast augmentation is anywhere from 18 years old to 50 years old.

There are benefits and considerations for having breast augmentation at every age. Women who opt for this procedure can be placed in one of three age groups:

• 18 year olds
• Women 20 to 35
• Women 35 to 50

You will want to wait to have breast augmentation until after your breasts are fully developed. Some women’s breasts are not finished developing until their early 20s. Other women are fully developed by the time they reach 18 years old. It is not a good idea to have breast augmentation if you are younger than 18.

Women between the ages of 20 and 35 will want to postpone having breast augmentation until they are finished bearing children. Breast implants may stretch the breasts during pregnancy and may hinder the ability to breast-feed.

Women between the ages of 35 and 50 are at a great age for breast augmentation. These women’s breasts are finished developing and they are typically past childbearing years. Also, these women tend to have a better understanding of the procedures benefits and possible complications.

If you live in the Houston, Texas area please contact our breast surgery office for more information about breast augmentation and if now is the best time for you.