We all get older, and for some of us, staying looking younger is something that is very important - and there are many good plastic surgeons out there who can help. But there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to plastic surgery, because as each decade passes, our individual beauty changes. Natural results are the most beautiful results, and there are cosmetic surgery procedures to suit you at every age and stage.
20’s
The skin still retains its natural elasticity at this age, and wrinkles and fine lines are yet to come as this decade progresses. Women in their 20’s may have body issues however, and though exercise can do the trick, many women have genetic predispositions to retaining fat in problem areas that may be hard to shift. The most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed on this age group in the US are liposuction, breast augmentation and nose surgery. Botox is also popular for younger women, as it can actually help to delay or prevent the formation of wrinkles, and lip augmentation is also a common appearance booster for women in their 20’s.
30’s
The first flush of youth has gone, and the 30’s are when women have to work a little harder on looking good. As the natural elasticity of the skin starts to decline, fine lines and wrinkles collect on the face, and localized areas of fat start to appear on the chin, arms, stomach, buttocks, hips and thighs. Women of this age often experience pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding - all of which take a toll on the appearance of the body. It’s easier to put on weight in your thirties too, because the metabolism slows down, and it’s harder to shift the excess pounds than before. Popular cosmetic surgery procedures for this age group are breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and body contouring treatments such as liposuction. Thirty something women also often go for skin care treatments that turn back the clock, including microdermabrasion and laser skin tightening.
40’s
Even if you’ve got through your thirties relatively unscathed, the 40’s are when you have to work harder to retain that effortlessly beautiful look. Skin starts to sag, those wrinkles get deeper, and you put on weight easier than ever before - if only it was as easy to lose it. Having children has also taken its toll, and the woman gazing back at you when you look in the mirror isn’t the one you used to know. Fear not, you’re not heading for the scrapheap, because there are plenty of procedures and treatments that can help to restore your natural beauty. Botox and other dermal fillers are popular with 40-somethings, but some women opt for a fresher look achieved with eyelid surgery, brow lifts, neck lifts or face lifts. Breast lifts, with or without implants, tummy tucks and liposuction are the cosmetic surgery procedures of choice for women in their forties who want to turn back time.
50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond
Skin elasticity - the lack of it - is the major problem for 50-something ladies and older. The natural plumpness of the skin has disappeared, and the effects of gravity take hold the change the appearance. The face and neck get the worst of it, and start to display the wrinkles that show your age, no matter how well maintained and groomed the rest of you might be. Not surprisingly, face lifts are the most popular procedure for women in their fifties, and other facial rejuvenation techniques such as dermal fillers, cheek implants, brow lifts, neck lifts, and laser skin tightening also get women flocking to their plastic surgeons. If they haven’t already had a breast lift or breast augmentation, now’s the time, and some women may also need to have a breast reconstruction if they have had surgery for breast cancer, which is most prevalent in women over 50.
And whatever age you are…
There are procedures to suit all women of all ages, but not all women are suitable candidates for cosmetic surgery. There are side affects and risks associated with any cosmetic surgery and also with minimally invasive procedures. Anyone thinking about regaining their youthful looks with the help of a plastic surgeon should first consider what they want from the procedure. Realistic expectations are vital - and a good surgeon will tell you whether or not the look you want is attainable. Make sure that you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who has lots of experience of performing the procedure that you want. If you go to the experts, you’ll be more likely to get the beautiful, natural, expert results you want, however old you are.
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