What we’re treating now that we’ve officially reached middle age.

It’s been 30 years since the 90s and we can thank Generation Xers for just about everything cool that is being celebrated by today’s generation. Steve Madden platforms? We started that. Doc Martens? You’re welcome. Brown lip liner? Two words: Kevyn Aucoin. 

Now that Generation Xers are all grown up and experiencing a stage of life some refer to as middle age (as if!), we wanted to know which treatments patients aged 40-55 are seeking the most. Here, top plastic surgeons from around the country share what procedures they’re doing the most of on the “My So-Called Life” generation.

Body Work

“In my experience the most popular procedures and treatments being requested by women in the 40 to 55-year-old demographic are: breast augmentations and lifts, tummy tucks and Mommy Makeovers. The main reasons for these specific procedural choices are because this is the age group that contains the most moms who are of an age where if they have had their children and don’t plan any more additions to their families, making breast and body surgery logically sensible. They are young enough and fit enough to still desire physical and sexual attractiveness and an active lifestyle, in general.” —San Diego plastic surgeon

Breasts Reshaping

“The procedure most common in women closer to 40 is breast enhancement. Today, we’re seeing more patients requesting a breast lift or reshaping, with or without an implant, than we were a decade ago. This may have a lot to do with awareness regarding what can be done, along with increased safety and a rather rapid recovery period. These women have completed their child bearing years and for the most part are simply seeking to have their breasts restored as closely as possible to pre-child bearing years.” —Pittsburgh, PA plastic surgeon

Tightening and Filling

“The facial procedures they are receiving focus are fillers as well as Morpheus8 radio-frequency treatments to the lower face and submental area. Fillers, consisting primarily of hyaluronic acid products, directly address areas of volume loss and also have some degree of lifting effect of their own. Morpheus8 treatments help in remodeling fat as well as producing a skin tightening effect, far superior to other non-or minimally invasive tightening procedures of which I am familiar.” —New York plastic surgeon

“Zoom-Lifts”

“In my practice, the most common surgeries women are having facelifts, mini-lifts and eyelid lifts. I am hearing daily, that patients on Zoom calls are seeing things that have been bothering them for many years and now they have the time to recover and still work from home. For many of them, this is an ideal opportunity and we’ve been performing a lot of ‘Zoom-lifts.’” —New York plastic surgeon

Facelifts

“Facelifts usually start in mid- to late-40s, but with the average age being 55 years old. Patients in the last 15 to 20 years have become accustomed to exploring options at a younger age due to the growth of nonsurgical options. The concept of prejuvenation with preventive treatments has become extremely popular, which has opened the door for more invasive procedures in their 40s and 50s.”—Louisville, KY plastic surgeon 

Brows and Necks

“Many of my patient have come in and saying, ‘I’m starting to look like my aunt or grandmother.’ They still feel attractive but are starting to see the wear and tear that comes with aging and their genetic patterns. It may be drooping eyebrows or aging on the neck first, so they’ll come in seeking treatments before it progresses. If the neck muscle needs to be tucked back, or the lower eye fat pad needs to be tucked back in, doing a muscle-based surgery is a key so they don’t end up looking stretched. Using lasers and fillers are also good. Younger patients now want to fix the ‘landslide’ early.”— Chicago plastic surgeon

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By now, cosmetic surgeries are a steadily growing trend in today’s society. Cosmetic surgery is often sought out when individuals are faced with visible signs of aging, though it’s not the only reason. The loss of youthful facial features can be due to several factors such as, but not limited to:

• stress
• thinning of the skin
• gravity
• excessive sun exposure
• smoking
• loss of facial fat

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 17.5 million surgical and simple invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2017. These statistics exemplify that Americans are looking for innovative mechanisms to enhance their appearance.

The most popular cosmetic enhancement is the facelift. This is a surgical procedure that improves the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. Eligible candidates for this medical advancement will have the following features:

• Sagging in the face
• Deep fold lines between the nose and corners of the mouth
• Excess fat or very loose skin in the neck (i.e. double chin, turkey neck)

One of the benefits of getting this enhancement is that a brow lift and eyelid surgery can be done in conjunction, which is ideal if someone would like a more thorough rejuvenation. Moreover, a long hospital stay isn’t needed.

Types of Facelifts

All cosmetic surgeries are designed based on the needs of the patient and a cosmetic surgeon will use their techniques accordingly. Let’s explore the different variations for this surgical procedure.

Mini Facelift

Patients who show mild signs of sagging are great candidates. This technique is less invasive but still allows a surgeon to tighten deep facial tissue by short incisions. The incisions are normally along the hairline above each ear. The tissue surrounding the cheeks are tights to remove a “tired” facial expression. The main benefit of this procedure is to address early signs of aging that a patient may not want before a more future.

Standard 

A standard approach is a more “traditional facelift” procedure. This procedure will enhance the more advanced aging that is seen around the mid-face and neck. This surgery is more expensive and requires a longer recovery time, but the end result will be worthwhile. During this procedure, a cosmetic surgeon will smooth creases by removing extra skin in order to remove sagging. This surgery is notorious for a naturally youthful appearance of the neck and face. d

Deep Plane

A deep plane facelift approach is a surgical treatment that can produce drastic anti-aging results. Only a few plastic surgeons are trained and experienced to do this extensive procedure. There are three goals plastic surgeons aim to reach when using this approach: Safety of patient, speedy recovery, and natural-looking. The major difference from a deep plane approach and a traditional approach is that a deep plane procedure repositions the deep tissue versus pulling. The deep plane procedure is more focused on the mid-face.

SMAS Facelift

This type of approach focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face. SMAS, superficial muscular aponeurotic system, deals only with deep tissue within the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The goal of this procedure is to change the appearance of the face. Like the deep plane approach, only highly trained plastic surgeons can do this procedure.

Risk Factors 

As stated before, the complications of cosmetic surgery are very minimal. However, risks and rare complications can include:

• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Damage to facial nerves
• Infection
• Tissue death
• Complications from anesthesia

Despite these rare complications, recent studies show that 76% of people still look younger than they did before the operation.

Finding a Cosmetic Surgeon

Finding the right cosmetic surgeon is key to the success of your procedure. New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows there were nearly a quarter-million more cosmetic procedures performed in 2018 than 2017. During a consultation, many surgeons show pictures of the results from previous cosmetic surgery. However, Dr. Jacono uses three-dimensional digital photography and computer imaging software to simulate how you will look after surgery. Dr. Jacono has access to extensive technology that will allow him to evaluate all aspects of the face to produce youthful results. He is a very experienced plastic surgeon that is trained to do SMAS and deep plane cosmetic surgeries.

Nonetheless, many patients are scared of the healing process. Dr. Jacono understands the fears that many patients have and thus designed a “homeopathic healing supplement system” called the Jpak. His system combines micronutrient supplements and homeopathic therapies to improve results. According to Dr. Jacono, this process reduces healing time by 35-40%. Dr. Andrew Jacono is constantly creating new systems and advancements in both surgical and non-surgical techniques.

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