When is The Best Time to Get Breast Implants?

In this article, we’re going to discuss a few factors that might influence the timing of your boob job, such as weight loss and pregnancy. We’ll also think about the best age to get a boob job in terms of your emotional maturity, events such as the menopause and ensuring a long-lasting result.

Although we hope you find this article informative, it is no substitute for individual advice from an experienced professional. For that, please contact our experts on 0800 060 8623 or book a free consultation with our dedicated team. 

Should I get breast implants?

Whether or not you should get breast implants is a question that only you can answer, ideally with the help of fully considered and well-reasoned input from your close family and friends. 

If the shape, size or position of your breasts is making you feel less feminine, underconfident or impacting your enjoyment of other areas of your life, there’s certainly an argument to go ahead with breast surgery. However, you should not see breast augmentation as a cure-all that will necessarily solve all these problems. 

Alternatively, your motivation for breast surgery might be because you want more wardrobe options, to look better on the beach or even to improve your sex life. All these reasons are equally valid, but always think it through carefully, be confident in your decision and make sure you’re doing it for yourself and not anyone else.

Read more: Reasons why women get breast implants 

When should I get breast implants?

The next thing to think about is when is the best time of the year to get your breast implants. The answer really depends on your goals. You might want to time your surgery so you are fully recovered by the summer months and a big holiday you have planned. If you do, the best time to get a boob job would be during the winter, as that will give you plenty of time to fully heal. 

The winter can also be the best time of year to get breast implants for other reasons. It makes it easier to avoid sun exposure during the recovery process and you’ll be able to hide the swelling under loose-fitting winter clothing. Many people also have extended time off during the Christmas period. Scheduling your surgery for the start of the holidays could give you more healing downtime without using up too much of your paid leave. 

Another factor to consider is weight loss. If you plan to lose weight, it’s usually worth postponing your surgery until you’ve achieved your goals. If you lose weight after having breast implants, it can cause them to lose some of their fullness and fall. That’s why, to maximise the results, surgeons usually recommend that you are close to your ideal weight when they perform the surgery. That will also allow your surgeon to make accurate recommendations around the most suitable implant size. 

What is the best age to get a boob job? 

Most surgeons specify that patients must be at least 18 years old to have breast augmentation surgery, and there are very good reasons for that. If you’re under 18, the breasts may not have fully developed, and in some cases, a woman’s breasts can continue to develop into her early twenties. 

There’s also the question of emotional maturity. Some patients may not have the mental maturity to fully consider the risks and the commitment of breast implants. That’s why most younger patients tend to have implants at around 25-28 years old. 

Older women also opt for breast enhancement and breast lift procedures, with the best results typically in women under the age of 50. Women who have had children may opt for surgery after finding that pregnancy and breastfeeding have changed the shape and size of their breasts, while more mature women can choose surgery as a solution to breast sagging or a loss of volume. 

There’s no upper age limit for breast surgery. The menopause, which most commonly occurs in women in their early 50s, leads to a fall in oestrogen levels, which can change the shape and size of the breasts. We often treat women over the age of 50 for this reason. However, patients should be in good physical health and the healing process can take a little longer.

Should I wait until after I have kids to get breast implants?

If you’re in your early twenties and think you might like children in your thirties, that’s not necessarily a reason to delay breast surgery. However, if you are considering getting pregnant in the near future, perhaps the next year or two, we’d usually advise that you wait until you have completed your family before getting your implants. 

The reason is that the shape and volume of your breasts can change significantly during pregnancy, particularly if you breastfeed. The extra weight of your breasts during this time can stretch the ligaments, causing them to droop. If you already have implants, those changes mean you may require a revision. By waiting for around six months after breastfeeding before getting implants, you will be able to get a natural-looking and long-lasting result.  

Next step: book a consultation

Now you know when it’s the best time to get a boob job, the next step is to find out more about breast surgery, breast enlargement or a breast lift at the Enhance Medical Group. Please book your free consultation or call us on 0800 060 863 if you have any questions about your suitability for a breast enhancement procedure.