What Is the Right Age to Have Breast Augmentation?

Posted on February 27, 2025

Deciding to have breast augmentation is a personal choice, and age can play a significant role in the decision. While some women seek the procedure in early adulthood to enhance their natural shape, others wait until after pregnancy or later in life to restore volume and firmness. At Aqua Plastic Surgery in Jupiter and Miami, we help patients determine the best timing for their unique goals, ensuring beautiful, natural-looking results.

What Are the Age Requirements?

The FDA has established age guidelines for breast implants. Patients must be at least 18 years old to receive saline implants and 22 years old for silicone implants. These guidelines are based on physical development and the safety profile of each type of implant. However, beyond these minimum age requirements, other considerations come into play when deciding the right surgery time.

Physical Maturity Matters

Breast development varies among individuals, with most women experiencing full maturity in their late teens and others continuing to see changes into their early twenties. Undergoing breast augmentation before development is complete may lead to dissatisfaction with results over time. Therefore, patients should ensure that their breasts have fully matured before considering surgery.

Personal and Lifestyle Considerations

• Early 20s to 30s – Many women in this age group choose breast augmentation to enhance their natural shape, correct asymmetry, or achieve a more proportional figure. These patients often benefit from having youthful skin with good elasticity, leading to smooth, natural-looking results.
• After Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – Women who have had children may notice volume loss or sagging in their breasts. Many choose to undergo augmentation alone or as part of a mommy makeover to restore their pre-pregnancy shape.
• 40s and Beyond – Breast augmentation can still provide excellent results later in life. Some women in this age range seek implants to address age-related changes or to replace older implants.

Choosing the Right Time for You

Ultimately, the best time for breast augmentation is when you feel ready and have considered all aspects, including your long-term goals, lifestyle, and health. It’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can help determine the right approach for your needs.

If you’re considering breast augmentation and want expert guidance, the team at Aqua Plastic Surgery is here to help. We have three outstanding breast augmentation surgeons — Dr. Dev Vibhakar, Dr. Adam Bauermeister, and Dr. Allyson Deziel — who use advanced techniques to fulfill your cosmetic goals at any age. To schedule a consultation and discuss your options with one of these surgeons, please call us in Jupiter at (561) 776-2830 or Miami at (305) 918-1750.