Popular Cosmetic Surgeries to Receive in Your 50s

Plastic surgery can help patients of any age to rediscover their self-confidence and finally overcome an aesthetic feature that has been making them feel self-conscious for years. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in practice for over 25 years, I have seen that refreshed pride in countless patients of all age groups, but one of the groups I see regularly is patients in their 50s.

What are the best cosmetic surgeries to get in your 50s? This will vary from person to person because everyone ages at a different pace. However, there are certain surgeries that are particularly popular for patients of this age.

Eyelid Surgery or Band Aid Eyelid Surgery

As you age, the area around your eyes can change in several ways. Many men and women develop “puffy” lower eyelids or “bags under the eyes.” Others experience sagging skin above their upper eyelids that gives their eyes a hooded appearance. In fact, many of my patients have both of these signs of aging.

Eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) or my minimally invasive Band Aid Eyelid Surgery can address either or both of these issues. Lower eyelid surgery removes the protruding pads of fat and/or sagging skin that are contributing to the unwanted aging under the eyes. Upper eyelid surgery reduces the excess sagging skin above the eyes to relieve hooded eyelids and give the eyes a more rested look.

Liposuction or Band Aid Liposuction

Unwanted fat is a common frustration at any age, but it tends to amplify for people in their 50s. Women in particular usually see a drop in their metabolism around menopause, so stubborn pockets of fat only become more stubborn.

For this reason, liposuction is particularly popular for patients in their 50s, including liposuction for the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, hips, and other areas. Liposuction or Band Aid Liposuction for the jowls or “double chin” area is also highly popular for patients in their 50s because facial fat often repositions to this area as part of the aging process.

Mini Facelift including the Band Aid Mini Facelift

While a traditional facelift is popular for patients in their 60s and 70s, many of my patients in their 50s are starting to see the early signs of sagging skin and shifting facial tissue. They have surpassed the fine lines and mild wrinkles that they can treat with non-surgical treatments like facial filler injections, but they don’t yet have enough sagging skin to warrant a traditional facelift. These patients are ideal candidates for my Band Aid Mini Facelift.

I perform this minimally invasive surgery in my sterile medical office using gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia, so you can remain awake and comfortable throughout your procedure. The result is natural-looking facial rejuvenation results with half the recovery time of a traditional facelift.

Neck Lift

The neck is another area that often starts to show noticeable aging for patients in their 50s. You may begin to notice significant neck bands, sagging skin, and protruding platysma muscles. A neck lift is a popular way to address these signs of aging to give your neck a more youthful and slimmer look.

If you’re in your 50s and you want to give yourself the gift of an update or upgrade to your appearance, there is no time like the present. The procedures above are the most popular surgeries for this time of life, but your experience will be customized to address your top concerns and cosmetic goals. To discuss how I can help you rediscover your self-confidence, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Follow me on Facebook for more cosmetic surgery tips and insights.