Am I too young or too old for plastic surgery?
The are operations appropriate for any age. We will let you know if and what procedures are right or wrong for you. Biologic age is more important than chronologic age. We evaluate the total patient, not just the area in question. Here are some good guidelines.
Young (age 7) - Ear Tuck (Otoplasty) is the correction of protruding ears typically done around the first grade before the child is subject to criticism from his/her classmates.
Teenage (14-18) - Rhinoplasty, the correction of a nasal deformity, is often done in the teenage years, once the growth is completed and the patient's appearance will be maximally improved. For some people this is about the time their braces come off their teeth.
Early Adult (30s - 40s) - Tummy tucks are often done after the family is completed and there are no more children expected. Liposuction is also popular.
Middle Aged (40s) - Eyelids (Blepharoplasty) are corrected just as the baggy tissue begins to form around the eyelids. This is usually when it becomes difficult to apply makeup.
The 50's - The average age for a facelift (Rhytidectomy) has changed to the early 50's. This way the early results are most noticeable and later touch ups are small.