What is the Plastic Surgery Age cut-off?

"There is nothing like age restrictions, except for specific plastic surgeries if you are physically healthy, psychologically prepared, and have realistic expectations!"

·       You are an eligible candidate if you are healthy and cleared for plastic surgery.

·       A successful plastic surgery performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon could be a new beginning for you, as there is no maximum age for plastic surgery.

·       Apart from the age limit, a plastic surgery candidate should consider a few things before undergoing the procedure, such as lifestyle, weight management, diet, and quitting alcohol and cigarette to achieve safe healing and optimal results following the procedure.

·       The patient's particular age at the time highly influences some specific procedures. For instance, girls under 18 are advised to wait for their breasts to stop developing before getting implants. Teen rhinoplasty is also popular; male breast reduction is common and most sought-after for male teens.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a study finds cosmetic procedures just as safe for the elderly as for the young. Patients over 65 can achieve the same cosmetic surgery results as younger patients. However, the recovery timeline will be based on the patient's physiological and anatomical status, the complications rates, as a part of the procedure, will be effectively managed by the correct post-op measures, and the results are highly influenced by the plastic surgeon's expertise, experience, and knowledge. Moreover, choosing specific plastic surgery at a particular age is not your decision but a clarification required by your board-certified plastic surgeon to achieve the optimal outcomes possible.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon, head of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, Bangalore, also contributing her services to Kinder women's hospital, Whitefield, noted that older men and women who consider undergoing plastic cosmetic surgeries remain safe and complications at a rate no different than their younger counterparts. However, there is no age limit, and the further information related to pre-and-post measures, an introductory consultation is mandatory.

What to Consider Before Surgery

Although there is no age restriction for plastic cosmetic surgery, except for some specific procedures, individual patients are advised to consider a couple of things before undergoing the procedure to avoid the chances of uncertain risks or complications. Plastic surgery is surgery and should be taken with seriousness and concern.

Your Physical Health

Before surgery, your plastic surgeon will request you to get a full medical examination, including a blood test report, blood pressure, blood sugar, hypertension, any chronic illness, and present medical status to know your physical status to determine the best treatment option for you. If you have any current or had previous medical conditions, you and your doctor will discuss whether they will affect your candidacy for surgery. However, there still may be some non-surgical options available to offer you full facial rejuvenation in case you are not okay with the surgical procedures.

Your Emotional Health

Patients should be mentally prepared for plastic surgery and have realistic expectations about achievable outcomes. Some patients expect a subtle change that helps to improve their overall look, while others may think they are undergoing a mega transformation in their looks overnight. But one must know that it is not just a one-day deal in terms of receiving the outcomes, as it involves healing time and recovery process as a part of the post-op care to achieve the best results possible. However, a patient must be educated on what the procedure is designed for and what they can accomplish from surgery. They also must be emotionally ready for the entire surgical experience, including pre-op, post-op, and during the surgical procedure.

Your Consultation

The introductory consultation is an inevitable part of the plastic surgery procedure because it helps you to know about your candidacy for a specific procedure. However, introductory consultation should be scheduled before the surgery to know the information on what the procedure would be feasible for what problem status and what one can accomplish by employing a particular technique or method of the surgery.

The best way to know if a specific plastic cosmetic surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Karishma Kagodu. She can evaluate your anatomy, health, and goals to help you determine if surgery is the right option for you based on your age, health, and problem status.

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