Plastic Surgery for Patients Under Age 40

It’s well documented at this point that the world of plastic surgery is more inclusive than ever. In addition to more male plastic surgery patients than ever before, the industry has also seen a major influx from younger patients who are no longer hesitant to pursue plastic surgery. Regardless of the reason for this shift, my team and I have been extremely encouraged to meet so many younger patients in recent years and help them achieve their new aesthetic goals. Today, I wanted to discuss plastic surgery for patients under the age of 40, and how I work to tailor certain procedures to these age groups.

I wanted to begin by discussing the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures for younger patients, specifically focusing on people between the ages of 20 and 39. According to the Aesthetic Society, the 5 most popular cosmetic procedures for this age range are (in order) breast augmentation, liposuction, breast reduction surgery, rhinoplasty, and male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery).

And while these trends may look similar to the larger society as a whole, there are subtle (but important) differences in how certain procedures can be performed on younger patients. In some cases, younger plastic surgery patients may look to cosmetic surgery as a form of preemptive maintenance. Put simply, procedures like liposuction can be performed to address small pockets of unwanted fat before they grow and become more of an issue as the years go on.

Watch the video below, where I discuss how I customize different plastic surgery procedures for patients under the age of 40 in more detail:

No matter their age, our patients’ needs are always the top priority here at our office. For more information or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also connect with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.