Cosmetic Surgery in Your Thirties

Serving San Francisco, San Jose, & Walnut Creek, California

Once you hit 30, the first signs of aging begin to creep in. The skin in your upper eyelids may start to droop, making your eyes appear small and sleepy. Maybe you are also beginning to notice visible laugh lines.

Your metabolism is not what it was in college, and you may notice pockets of stubborn fat forming around your thighs, stomach and hips. Or, perhaps you've always wanted to increase your bust size but never had the funds until now.

Low Risk

For people in their 30s, the risk factors associated with plastic surgery are still very low. Like those in their 20s, people in their 30s generally aren't suffering from disease or taking prescription drugs on a routine basis. Therefore, the risks of complications are few and the recovery time is quick.

While people in their 20s are more likely to get breast augmentations and cosmetic nose surgery, those 30 and up begin considering facial augmentation procedures to make their faces appear younger.

Because pockets of fat are harder to get rid of, even through diet and exercise, more people in their 30s turn to liposuction as a solution. This body sculpting procedure is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States.

Accepting Scars

Many of these young patients have never had any surgery or stitches before. Without knowing their individual scar-forming tendencies, they might believe that their bodies are relatively resistant to scarring. This is a rude awakening for many cosmetic surgery patients. With any surgery, you can expect some scarring.

Cosmetic surgeons warn that if you cannot accept any scar, or if you believe that no scar will form after your operation, you should not pursue cosmetic surgery.

While technology has come a long way, there is no guarantee that you will recover without noticeable scarring. It is true that time heals most wounds, and your scars will fade and shrink over time. Your abdominoplasty incision will greatly improve by next year and will look even better 10 years down the road. Your eyelid surgery scars will eventually become undetectable by your peers-but not immediately.

If you are thinking about having plastic surgery, please contact San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Randall B. Weil today to schedule your initial complimentary plastic surgery consultation. Dr. Weil serves patients in the San Francisco Bay area including San Jose and Walnut Creek, California.