Top Cosmetic Procedures to Reverse Signs of Aging in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s

As we age, we have different needs and concerns when it comes to aging changes in the face and body. This blog will discuss which procedures are ideal for the concerns that are most common for patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

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Plastic Surgery for Every Lifestage

People don’t want to look great for their age; they want to look great at any age. While everyone ages a little differently, there are some consistencies between major age milestones and which cosmetic procedures may be more appropriate than others. While patients in their 20s and 30s may not be ready for surgical procedures to reduce wrinkles, your 40s, 50s, and 60s may be the best time to start turning back the clock.

The Best Cosmetic Procedures When You’re in Your 40s

Around age 40, a lot of people start to see more substantial aging concerns and are ready to get started on more impactful cosmetic procedures. For many people, their 40s are when they are ready to begin the process of aging gracefully with these popular procedures:

Dermal Fillers

A primary causes of facial aging is a loss of volume. As collagen production slows and fat begins to break down, the youthful contours and plumpness of the face begin to fade, causing more fine lines and wrinkles to form. Dermal fillers can provide a non-surgical solution to aged or hollowed facial features, such as the cheeks or under the eyes, for a more contoured, youthful appearance.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Most patients in their 40s are not quite ready for facial rejuvenation surgeries, as their facial aging may not be advanced enough to warrant that level of revision. However, laser skin resurfacing can help prolong the need for surgery by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage, with some treatments inducing collagen production at the subdermal level. Depending on the type of laser, patients can see a moderate improvement in textural irregularities, pigmentation concerns, and even skin laxity.

Body Contouring Procedures

Your 40s may also be the time that you start to see changes in your body as well. For women who have had children, especially, they may be ready to see some enhancements.

Liposuction is a great procedure for men and women, as it can be applied to a wide variety of treatment areas, providing slimming contours wherever needed. Additionally, the face isn’t the only place we see volume loss; the breasts can become deflated or misshapen after weight fluctuations and pregnancy, so breast augmentation can restore that youthful bounce. A breast lift may be another transformational procedure that greatly boosts the patients’ confidence, as it removes excess skin that causes sagging breasts for a youthful, perky result. Do you feel like you need “the works”? You can combine your breast lift with augmentation for a total breast makeover.

The Best Cosmetic Procedures for When You’re in Your 50s

Facial aging can begin to progress more rapidly in your 50s, so facial rejuvenation procedures can give some of the best results, such as:

Eyelid Surgery and a Brow Lift

The skin around your eyes is very thin, delicate, and moisture-resistant. This is where so many people see more severe signs of aging, such as deep creases and wrinkles, sagging skin around the eyelids, and puffy bags underneath. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty restores youthful alertness to the eyes by removing skin that causes droopy eyelids and restructuring pockets of fat to smooth the under eyes.

Along with blepharoplasty, a brow lift can greatly improve your overall facial appearance, as this procedure focuses on sagging skin and tissues along the browbone, which can cause you to look tired or angry. This procedure can also create a more structured shape for the brows for a more pleasing result overall. Both procedures work beautifully alone or in combination with one another.

The Best Cosmetic Procedure for When You’re in Your 60s

Most patients looking for facial rejuvenation are in their 60s, as this is the point where you may see the most significant ptosis (sagging) and a loss of volume. At this age, many patients are looking for substantial revision of their most pressing facial concerns.

Facelift

The facelift is the gold standard of facial rejuvenation. It can be entirely customized to your needs, focusing on areas where you need the most improvement. Your facelift will aim to lift the skin, muscles, and underlying tissues to a more youthful position, along with eliminating excess skin that may be hanging around the chin and jowls. A traditional facelift usually deals with the lower-mid region of the face, so around the cheeks, mouth, and some of the jaw, but it can also be extended lower into the neck to reduce severe jowling concerns and create a more cohesive look.

Want to Learn More About the Best Cosmetic Procedures for Your Age Range in Scottsdale?

Dr. Robert Spies is a leading plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ, with nearly 40 years of experience providing highly individualized, custom results to his patients of all ages. If you want to see what his expertise can do for you, call us today at (480) 359-1019 to schedule a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon.