I need your opinion

Ok- so I'm 45 and I've lost 60 pounds. My breasts were sagging before but now they're deflated bad. My question is: Do you think I'm too old to get a breast lift? My husband made the remark that since I'm 45 why bother. He's supportive about it and says if I feel the need to do it he'll be by my side. What do you think. I HATE my breasts. I'd rather not have them at all. Also- has anyone out there had this done or know anyone that has had it done? I'm not talking enlargement- just lift. I'm wondering how much it will cost and how much pain is involved. Thanks.

Do we have the same husband? I'm 51. If I had my way (and all the $$$ in the world), I'd get a breast lift, brachioplasty and lower body lift. My husband says the same thing to me -- that, at my age, why do I care about those things? He is also supportive and tells me that he loved me heavy and loves me the same way now that I've lost so much weight. My size never mattered to him. I'm lucky to have him, I know that. However, my response to the age thing is that I'm not dead yet. And, this is the first time in my entire life that I've gotten so close to being comfortable in my own skin. Heck, my memories of being in 1st grade are that my dress was a bigger size than any of my friends' were. It's one thing to be bigger at that age, but at 6 years old, to know that you're different because of your size is pretty sad. So I say go for it! I don't know what the cost is. A friend of mine had augmentation and paid about $8,000 in Boston (she did not spend a night in the hospital, either - came home the same day). I don't know how that would compare to a breast lift. That sounds like a lot of money, but you could justify it by saying that it costs less than buying a car, and it will last forever. One thing I would recommend is not having anything done until you've lost all of the weight that you want. Maybe wait until your weight has been stable for about 3 or 4 months. That's what I've heard you should do anyway. Good luck!

Without a doubt, you are not too old to get a breast lift. If you are very unhappy with your breasts, it is going to affect things you do and what you wear, just like the excess weight did. Definitely, wait until you have reached goal and I say.... GO FOR IT!! Keep us informed. Hugs, Lisa

Girl, Girl, GIRL!!! You are NOT too old - cuz if you are, then I am too, and I'm NOT! I am 43 and now that I've lost almost 100 pounds, I feel so much better (healthier) and happier. And I feel like my life has just begun. So how could I possibly be too old? Now I have a different situation. I have lost over 10 inches in my bust since surgery, but haven't dropped a cup size. I've gone from an overflowing DD to a full DD. (have gotten very excited that the center of the bra actually lays flat between my breasts - never had that happen before!) Anyway, so I'm eventually looking at a reduction/lift. I started at 246 and am currently 155. My ultimate goal is 125, but would be happy anywhere between 125 and 135... just want that "healthy BMI". Don't think if I get there that I want to stay a DD (not to mention they would probably be classified a DD-LONG!!!) With that said, I'm sure by this fall I will be looking into plastics (already have the approval from insurance, so I'm a step ahead of game). This is the first time in months I've posted on this board, but will try to keep in touch w/ ya'll now... Take care! ~ Tara