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Is there a recommended timeframe for facial

cosmetic surgery?

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The timing of any cosmetic procedure is based primarily

on the specific needs of the individual patient. It is cer-

tainly true that patients are seeking smaller cosmetic pro-

cedures at an earlier age than we observed years ago. I be-

lieve that patients wish to enjoy the benefits, both physical

and emotional, of looking better now, rather than allowing

themselves to first look “old” before they would consider

surgery to once again look “good.” Personally, I endorse

the idea of a “preventative maintenance” approach, doing

small procedures in intervals over the years as opposed to

having a very large surgery later in life. This is, of course,

the philosophy of many famous entertainers who seemed

to “never age” while everyone else around them appears to

look “older.” An outline of the most popular procedures

performed in each age group follows:

Patients in their 40’s: In this age group, the emphasis is on preventing pre-

mature aging and feeling attractive, vibrant, and desired.

Men and women in their 40’s typically begin to notice

increased skin laxity in the face and body as a result of

decreased skin elasticity. This is the age group where the

majority of surgery procedures are performed. The key

concept here is that patients elect to have plastic surgery

to restore their youthful appearance and to continue to

look as good on the “outside” as they feel on the “inside.”

The most common procedures performed in this age

group are: (1) upper and lower eyelid surgery to remove

the extra skin, puffiness, and “tired” look of the eyelids,

(2) abdominoplasty [“tummy tuck”] surgery for patients

who have lost weight and wish to regain a trim figure is

very popular, (3) conservative face lifting [emphasis on the

cheeks] for patients who have spent too much time in the

sun as a youth, or who have a family history of very elastic

skin. Further, patient’s in their 40’s are frequent consum-

ers of Botox and Juvederm and other skin care treatments

that help them look younger.

Patients in their 50’s, 60’s, and Beyond: In this age group the emphasis is on restoring

youthfulness. All aspects of facial rejuvenation [brow-

lift, facelift, eyelid surgery, treatment of the deep lines

around the mouth] are popular due to the appearance

of aging and sagging skin of the face and neck. For the

body, treatment of sagging skin is achieved through other

procedures [arm lift, breast lift, abdominoplasty [“tummy

tuck”], and thigh lifts]. Juvederm is especially important

in this age group as it “fills in” areas of the face that

typically lose volume as a result of the loss of underlying

facial soft tissue [fat] with age.

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