What Is the Average Age a Woman Gets Breast Implants?

I often receive questions about the typical age at which women opt for breast augmentation. While this decision is undoubtedly personal, understanding the trends can help you make an informed decision about your own journey. What is the average age a woman gets breast implants? Keep reading to learn more!

Age Requirements for Breast Implants

Patients must be at least 18 years old for saline implants and 22 years old for silicone implants. There is no upper limit for breast enhancement as long as you can safely tolerate anesthesia and are healthy enough for surgery. My practice routinely sees patients who are 60+ who are looking to have breast augmentation for the first time or who are getting a “touch-up” with revision surgery.

Age-Related Trends in Breast Augmentation

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2023 statistics, most breast augmentation patients were between 30 and 39 years old (111,693 patients), followed closely by those aged 40 to 54 (100,090 patients). However, there is a noticeable shift in younger women in their 20s showing a growing interest in breast enhancement procedures, potentially due to increased awareness of cosmetic surgery.

I also frequently see women in their mid-50s and older who seek to rejuvenate their breasts to address changes brought on by the natural aging process. Breast implants are a great way to restore volume and balance to your figure, reflecting a trend toward more natural-looking results and smaller implant sizes.

Remember: When it comes to when to get a boob job, the trends are only part of the story. The best age to get breast implants is the age that makes sense for your personal circumstances.

Communicating Your Goals at Every Age

Clear and open communication with your surgeon is essential when considering breast implants, especially as your goals and concerns may vary widely depending on your age and stage of life. Younger women, for example, may want to discuss how family planning and breastfeeding may impact their results later down the line or focus on correcting rather than restoring their appearance. This is often the case in younger women who have asymmetrical breasts, oversized areolae, or inverted nipples.

By contrast, the conversation for middle-aged and older women seeking implants often focuses on undoing the changes that come with age. These patients often stress the importance of achieving natural-looking, age-appropriate results that complement their overall physique.

The best plastic surgeons will take the time to assess factors like skin elasticity, existing breast tissue, and overall health before recommending a treatment plan that aligns with the patient’s long-term aesthetic goals and aging concerns. This may involve discussing whether a breast lift is needed along with implants or how to maintain results over time.

What Happens if Your Preferences Change Over Time?

The great thing about breast augmentation is that it gives you beautiful results that age gracefully over time, but you aren’t committed to the same look for life. You can choose to swap your implants out for a different size, shape, fill material, or projection based on aesthetic or functional preferences. You can even choose to have them removed entirely with explant surgery.

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If you would like to explore how breast augmentation can give you your desired look at every age, please request a consultation online or call us at (310) 300-1779 to get started.