Legally, the minimum age for cosmetic surgery is 18. From this age on, individuals can make conscious decisions about their own bodies. Plastic surgery not only changes the physical appearance, but can also increase a person's self-confidence and make them feel better psychologically.
Individuals in this age range are usually the first to take the first step towards plastic surgery. Young people are more positive about aesthetic surgeries due to the influence of social media and changing beauty standards.
Nose aesthetics is one of the most preferred surgeries in the 18-25 age group. Due to genetic factors, the shape of the nose can directly affect the overall aesthetic appearance of the face. Many young people turn to rhinoplasty due to problems such as nasal hump, drooping nasal tip or asymmetry.
Breast augmentation, reduction and lift surgeries are quite popular among women in this age group. Especially individuals with genetically small or large breasts prefer these procedures to balance their body proportions.
Young individuals who have regional fat problems can resort to liposuction (fat removal) to get rid of fat that they cannot eliminate with diet and sports.
Non-surgical aesthetic procedures are quite popular among young individuals. Procedures such as lip filler, cheekbone filler and under-eye light filler are preferred to define facial features and provide a more vibrant appearance.
25-40 Years Old
Individuals in this age group usually turn to aesthetic procedures to recover their postpartum bodies or delay the signs of aging.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause many changes in the female body. Changes such as sagging breasts, looseness in the abdominal area and stretch marks may cause women to seek plastic surgery after giving birth.
Mommy makeover covers a series of aesthetic procedures performed to restore the body to its former form after giving birth:
Mommy makeover can help women feel better both physically and psychologically after giving birth.
Breast augmentation, reduction and lift surgeries are quite common to eliminate sagging and volume loss in the breasts over time.
Liposuction and abdominal lift are performed to eliminate sagging in the abdominal area after giving birth or as a result of rapid weight gain and loss. lifting surgeries are frequently preferred.
In this period when fine lines begin to become apparent, botox and filling applications are preferred to make the face look younger and more dynamic.
With the age of 30, slight sagging and bags may occur in the eyelids. Thanks to eyelid aesthetics, the eyes can gain a more vigorous and youthful appearance.
Between the Ages of 40-60
In this age range, skin elasticity begins to decrease and the signs of aging become more apparent. Rejuvenation and tightening operations are among the most frequently preferred aesthetic procedures.
With aging, sagging occurs in the facial skin. Face lift surgery provides a more youthful appearance by correcting this sagging.
Sagging around the eyes and drooping eyebrows can make a person look older and more tired than they are. For this reason, eyelid surgery and eyebrow lift operations are frequently preferred.
This operation, which is applied to eliminate sagging in the neck area, defines the jaw line.It gives a youthful appearance by making it wider.
As we age, volume loss occurs in the lip and cheek areas. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers make the face look younger by eliminating this volume loss.
Above 60
More comprehensive rejuvenation operations are generally preferred in this age group.
It is a comprehensive operation performed to eliminate general sagging on the face and tighten the skin.
It is applied to expand the field of vision and provide a younger appearance.
It is preferred to eliminate wrinkles in the neck and décolleté area.
Things to Consider in Plastic Surgeries
Conclusion: The Importance of Aesthetic Surgeries According to Age
Aesthetic surgery is shaped according to the changing needs depending on age. While shape correction operations are at the forefront between the ages of 18-25, rejuvenation and tightening procedures are preferred more after the age of 40.
Each age has its own beauty and aesthetic understanding. Choosing the right surgeon and aesthetic procedures performed with conscious decisions can contribute to the person feeling more self-confident and happy.
Dr. Celal Alioğlu, MD is a plastic and aesthetic surgery specialist. He works in his own private clinic. An active member of national and international professional associations, Dr. Alioğlu is in constant communication with his colleagues and closely follows the latest developments in his field. He also regularly attends national and international congress courses to increase his knowledge and experience.
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