At Accurate Aesthetics, Dr. William E. LoVerme treats a wide range of patients, ranging in age from about 16 to 75 years old. Although all Dr. LoVerme’s patients seek to address aesthetic concerns, they do not all share the same one(s). Here are the most popular elective cosmetic surgery (and nonsurgical) procedures by age group.
Teens
It is generally best that teenagers wait until they have stopped developing before pursuing cosmetic surgery. As a result, reputable plastic surgeons typically will not perform cosmetic surgery on teenagers.
There are two exceptions, however. Many plastic surgeons will perform otoplasty (ear surgery) on teens who are extremely embarrassed about this feature, especially if the patient is being teased or bullied for his or her appearance. Another cosmetic procedure that is sometimes offered to teenagers is rhinoplasty — but only if they have stopped developing. Dr. LoVerme meets with teenage patients considering rhinoplasty to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the procedure would be beneficial.
20s
Individuals in their 20s do not generally have aging-related cosmetic concerns. Nonetheless, women in their 20s often request breast augmentation surgery. A woman’s breasts have typically stopped developing by her 20s, and thus the true size and shape of the breasts are revealed. Therefore, undergoing breast augmentation during one’s 20s might be beneficial — as long as the patient is pursuing the procedure of her own volition and for the right reasons.
30s
Individuals in their 30s generally share one of two cosmetic concerns: Either they are frustrated with premature signs of facial aging or they have noticed that their figure has undergone dramatic changes due to pregnancy and breastfeeding.
For 30-something patients who are unhappy with noticeable signs of aging, Dr. LoVerme offers a range of nonsurgical cosmetic treatment options, as facial rejuvenation surgery is typically not needed at this age. Dr. LoVerme’s nonsurgical cosmetic treatment options include Exilis skin-tightening treatment for firmer skin as well as laser skin-resurfacing treatment to improve the look of fine lines, mild wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, providing more even skin tone and texture. We also start to use BOTOX and fillers such as Juvéderm for patients at this age.
For mothers in their 30s who are frustrated with the look of sagging breasts and loose abdominal skin and a lack of abdominal muscle tone, Dr. LoVerme offers mommy makeover surgery. Mommy makeover surgery is not simply one procedure but a combination of breast lift (with or without breast implants) and abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck” surgery) to address the common aesthetic concerns that many mothers have.
40s
As we age, the body gradually produces less and less collagen and elastin, two proteins that are essential for healthy, supple skin. Without these proteins, the skin loses its elasticity and starts to sag. Muscle tone is lost, and fat is displaced. The result is sagging facial skin, wrinkles, deeper facial folds, hollow-looking areas of the face, jowls and more. These aesthetic concerns may be compounded by lifestyle habits, such as smoking or sunbathing without proper SPF protection, or by genetics.
For patients in their 40s who are starting to notice these visible signs of facial aging developing, Dr. LoVerme offers several types of facial rejuvenation surgery, including blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both, for a rejuvenated look throughout the eye area. He also performs brow lift surgery to improve the look of horizontal forehead furrows. (For more complex facial aesthetic concerns, Dr. LoVerme might recommend facelift surgery or a combination of facial rejuvenation procedures.) Non-invasive treatments may still be an option for patients in this age group, such as Exilis skin-tightening treatment, IPL photofacials and dermal filler treatments. It is also necessary for patients at this age to maintain an excellent skin care program with medical-grade skin care products such as those offered exclusively by Accurate Aesthetics.
50+
By the time individuals reach their 50s, noticeable signs of facial aging have become more pronounced. For these patients, facelift surgery is often an effective treatment option. Dr. LoVerme can also include neck lift surgery or nonsurgical skin-tightening treatment to optimize the rejuvenating effects of facial rejuvenation surgery.
To schedule a personal consultation with Dr. LoVerme to learn more about your cosmetic surgery treatment options, contact Accurate Aesthetics by calling (877) 603-7874.
