Okay, you’re thirty. You are still incredible, and you are still invincible. But you start to notice some things that are changing in your face, around your eyes, and in your body. People in their thirties usually begin to establish their careers, get married and have children. But they also want to maintain their youthful appearance. They want to continue to look as good as they feel. But they have started to notice creases around their brows, their mouth, and also have sun damage if they haven’t been using sunscreen, they have additional weight gain, potentially, and, certainly, loss of facial fat as the fat moves downward into the neck and body area.
Popular Procedures
In your thirties, stress coupled with the beginning losses of elastin (which keeps your skin tight) and collagen (which keeps your skin supple and firm) seems to be the major driving force to aging. Maybe you are progressing in your career, maybe you are starting a family, or maybe a combination of both. Your thirties can be a stressful time, and your body knows it. Popular surgical procedures for females in this age group include postpartum breast augmentation/lift or reduction, and liposuction. For males, it is rhinoplasty and liposuction that are very popular as well. Popular non-surgical treatments include laser hair removal, neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport, Xenomin, and facial fillers.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation in your thirties is the number one sought after plastic surgery procedure. One driving factor of breast augmentation in your thirties is the beginning of elasticity loss in your skin for postpartum mothers and others who want fuller breasts or a lift to help return the breast to a higher position. Making the decision to alter your breasts is a very personal. For your safety and peace of mind, it is always best to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation so that you can rest assured that you will have the best possible outcome and one who uses the implant shape and profile that best fit you, your lifestyle, and body habits.
Liposuction and Tummy Tucks
Liposuction and Tummy Tucks make up the list for of the top four plastic surgery procedures thirty-something men and women are seeking. Factors such as abdominal skin stretching or drooping after having children and a slowing metabolism are major motivating factors to seek such procedures. Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes unwanted fat in target areas of your body such as the stomach, thighs, hips, and back.
Tummy tucks, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and can be accompanied with liposuction to produce a more toned and shapely appearance. It is important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss which option, or if both options, are necessary to achieve the results you want. This is a very critical time for you to have an honest conversation with the board-certified plastic surgeon you have selected to make sure these are the right procedures for you at this time.
Rhinoplasty
Nasal reshaping is very popular, as well, in this age group, both in males and females, to allow one to finally have the nose they have always wanted but could not afford or didn’t have time to do earlier in life. This is a truly life and psyche altering procedure for many who have suffered both ridicule and bullying during their life.
Neuromodulators
Neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport and Xenomin are agents that block muscular nerve signals, which in turn weakens the target muscle limiting or nullifying muscle contraction. The action of Botox, in turn, results in diminished unwanted wrinkles in the target area. Botox has multiple uses and can be used to treat crow’s feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, skin bands on the neck, etc. Neuromodulators dominated the noninvasive cosmetic procedures chart with over 1.2 million procedures performed in 2016 for people aged thirty to forty.
Soft tissue fillers
Soft tissue fillers help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by adding volume and fullness to the face. Most fillers such as Juvéderm, Restylane, or Vollure work by replenishing the hyaluronic acid levels in your skin and pulling in moisture from the body to add to its plumping and smoothing effect. Dermal fillers are helpful at reducing early signs of aging such as plumping thin lips and softening facial creases and wrinkles. Soft tissue fillers account for over 278,000 noninvasive cosmetic procedures performed in 2016 for people aged thirty to forty.
People in their thirties should still, first and foremost, focus on personal fitness. However, there are many other interventions and therapies that can augment an already healthy lifestyle. This is a time when patients may want to begin exploring non-invasive therapies for improvement of these fine wrinkles in their forehead and the laugh lines around their eyes. And, of course, body contouring surgery like tummy tucks or liposuction to reshape the tummy, the hips, and the thighs. This is a very critical time for you to have an honest conversation with the plastic surgeon you’ve selected to make sure these are the right procedures for you at this time.
People in their thirties tend to be more aware of their skin and body changes than when they were in their twenties. This is a critical time to research to find your best board-certified plastic surgeon for the particular needs or wants that you desire. Strive for moderation while getting the best, and always look to get the most natural-looking results.
At any age when considering plastic surgery, you need an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in the field that can show you proof of exceptional results. For your safety, I cannot stress the importance of discussing your goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon who understands the aging process and can determine whether a noninvasive or invasive procedure will be required to achieve your desired results.
Dr. Rod J. Rohrich is an internationally known, highly respected and skilled plastic and cosmetic surgeon from Dallas, Texas. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has led most of the key professional organizations in plastic surgery in the USA. He has received numerous honors and awards in plastic and cosmetic surgery, both nationally and internationally. In addition to his extensive surgical expertise and talent as a gifted surgeon, he is the Founding Chair and Distinguished Teaching Professor of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has authored hundreds of innovative academic publications in the field and he also serves as the Editor in Chief of the leading plastic and reconstructive surgery journal, the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Rohrich has also performed philanthropic work as a civic leader of organizations such as the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society and Save the Children and has established the Rod J. Rohrich, M.D. Foundation, which supports medical students in his native North Dakota. He is also a founding member and President of AiRS, the Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery, which serves to support education and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer survivors, regardless of financial status. Dr. Rohrich has repeatedly been featured as one of the best plastic surgeons in the country by US News and World Report, Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping and Texas Monthly as well as being quoted in notable publications such as the New York Times and Boston Globe. He has appeared on many television shows including Oprah, the View and Good Morning America and is currently working to provide a reliable source of public-centered information in the fields of plastic and cosmetic surgery as well as other areas of medicine.
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