Surgical and non-surgical facial treatments have traditionally been associated with ‘hiding’ age. People have undergone these procedures primarily to restore their youthful appearance.
However, today's cosmetic procedures, including so-called anti-aging treatments, are being performed by an increasingly younger population. People of any age are also starting to enjoy the benefits of these procedures. Whether using social media or constantly seeing faces on Zoom has resulted in increased uptake of these procedures, experts say there is a 'time and place' for them. Plastic surgeon Dr. Tony Prochazka Cosmetic AvenueMelbourne has some basic guidelines on when is the best time to start some of these popular treatments.
aging process
Determining when to start your anti-aging process can be difficult. This is because skin ages at very different rates depending on various factors. Some of these factors include:
- genetics
- Sun exposure (largest exposure for Australians)
- lack of sleep
- diet and exercise
- stress
- excessive facial expression
- Smoke and other pollutants
For some men and women, the aging process can begin quite early, with noticeable signs appearing by the time they celebrate their 30th birthday. Others may not be bothered by wrinkles or facial sagging until their 40s or later. The best indicator of when to start anti-aging treatment is the condition of your skin, not the candles on your birthday cake.
treatment in your 30s
Signs of aging may begin to appear as early as your 30s, but they are usually very minor and do not require the most invasive treatments to achieve best results. At this point, you should definitely have a well-established skincare routine and understand that applying SPF daily is non-negotiable. Yes, even if it rains. Below are some of the most popular treatments that Cosmetic Avenue offers for this age group.
- Wrinkle improvement injection
- dermal fillers
- LED light therapy
Cosmeceutical skin care products
treatment for those in their 40s
For most people, signs of aging will become more prevalent once they reach their 40s. Surgical procedures began to be considered at this point to achieve the full desired results. Popular procedures for this age group include:
- eyelid surgery
- mini facelift
- Wrinkle improvement injection
- dermal fillers
- thread lifting
- LED light therapy
- Cosmeceutical skin care products
Treatment since the 50's
When a patient turns 55, signs of aging become more evident. Although some non-surgical treatments can still produce positive results when done correctly, the aesthetic treatment menu is moving more toward surgical treatments. The most common treatments for this age group are:
- eyelid surgery
- face lift
- brow lift
- Wrinkle improvement injection
- dermal fillers
- thread lifting
- LED light therapy
- Cosmeceutical skin care products
Always seek professional advice before undergoing cosmetic procedures, regardless of your age. They can help you decide which cosmetic procedure is best for your specific interests and goals.
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