While there aren’t rigidly age-specific procedures when it comes to plastic surgery, there are broad periods of time when patients tend to gravitate towards particular plastic surgery treatments. This is primarily based on the symptoms the procedures are used to treat as well as average patient goals at different points in their lives.

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The most important factors to consider when determining a person’s candidacy for plastic surgery are not just age but also:

• Medical history
• Symptom severity
• Aesthetic goals

To figure out what makes the most sense for your treatment plan, it’s best to speak with an experienced and trained professional like double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Lam. After an open discussion about the above details and examining your facial symptoms, Dr. Lam will develop a comprehensive aesthetic care strategy that suits your needs. On average, these procedures can be grouped into the below age groups.

Late Teens to Early 20s

Young adult plastic surgery patients are usually concerned with correcting structural issues that didn’t go away after puberty. They have reached adulthood, yet that nose still doesn’t seem right when they look in the mirror, for example. For this reason, one of the most popular procedures for patients in their late teens and early 20s is the nose job (rhinoplasty).

However, some treatments know no age, such as mole removal. Along those lines, older patients aren’t necessarily excluded from a rhinoplasty, either. Instead, one of Dr. Lam’s main concerns with younger patients is that they are making this decision for themselves, not because of someone else or any societal beauty standards.

Late 20s to Late 30s

By the time a patient reaches this age, their baby fat has likely disappeared. While this can help some people look more fit, the loss of volume can negatively affect facial contours for others. Some early signs of skin aging may also appear, such as fine lines and minor wrinkles.

To prevent the need for more invasive options, a wide variety of non-surgical procedures are available. For instance, dermal filler injectables like Juvederm® Ultra and Ultra Plus are very helpful for adding subtle definition as well as creating smoother skin.

For a more significant loss of volume, Dr. Lam may suggest one or more of the following surgical procedures using either implants or fat transfer:

• Cheek augmentation
• Lip augmentation
• Chin augmentation

40s to Early 60s

Around this time, injectable therapies can start to be less effective in regards to skin aging. Wrinkles may become more prominent, and skin laxity has advanced to the point where surgical facial skin tightening procedures are the best option in order to help patients restore a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. These could include a:

• Facelift
• Neck lift
• Brow/forehead lift
• Lower and/or upper eyelid lift

Reinvigorate Your Self-Esteem Regardless of Age

All patients mature differently, so plastic surgery by age is not an exact science. To map out the best aesthetic treatment plan for your needs, contact Lam Facial Plastics today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Lam.