subject: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Common Surgical Operations [print this page] The appeal of plastic and/or cosmetic surgery spans age groups from teenagers to older persons. Though not usually the situation, certain processes such as nose re-shaping (rhinoplasty) and breast surgery apply to younger patients. Older candidates typically seek processes to deal with aging problems.
Forty is a magic number for most of us . In our practice, one of the most common reasons listed for seeking cosmetic surgery consultation is "turning 40?. Renowned comedian Jack Benny remained at his trademark "39" for decades!
Patients in their 40's present a unique and fascinating demographic subset . Breast and body shaping procedures are well-known among the "Mommy Makeover" group. In addition, forty is the age when numerous patients begin to first notice the signs and symptoms of facial aging. Skincare, facial lasers and injectables are popular.
Among the more common surgical treatments that appeal to forty-somethings are eyelid tucks, cheek lift and neck firming. These 3 procedures, each carried out in under an hour , can provide a natural, fresher look with a fast recovery and a high degree of patient fulfillment.
The Eyes Have It
Eyelid changes by 40 years old may include extra upper lid skin and lower lid bags. The eyelid tuck process recognized as a cosmetic blepharoplasty , famous among both men and women, address these problems properly. The outcomes are usually a more rested, less angry and tired look, to the face. Blepharoplasty is the most typical facial medical procedure.
Face Time
Full face and neck lift remains the gold standard for facial improvement. Nationally, many of these patients are in their mid-40's-mid-60's, although in Florida we see patients well into their 70's and 80's.
A less invasive alternative to full face lift that appeals to the forty-somethings is the isolated cheek tightening. Lifting the cheek and jawline can be carried out with small incision "mini" face lifts. Although they come by numerous appealing names , including the "lunchtime" facelift, and others, these "mini" or mid-face lift processes efficiently spruce up the cheek and jawline with natural, not pulled, results.
