Cosmetic Surgery for the Over 50s London
Should you have cosmetic surgery when you’re aged 50 and over? Facelifts, tummy tucks, liposuction, and many other procedures have both benefits and drawbacks - and all must be carefully considered before you commit, as this article explains.
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Cosmetic Surgery for the Over 50s
Research shows that today increasing numbers of people at all ages – women and men - are turning to cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance and their feelings about themselves.
The range of treatments covered by the term “cosmetic surgery” is extremely wide and covers everything from very minor procedures to major surgery.
The results also can be very varied with anecdotal reports showing that many are absolutely delighted with the outcome, some just quietly satisfied, and an unfortunate few very disappointed and regretting that they ever embarked upon the process.
Being clear about your motivation
The reasons for resorting to cosmetic surgery are also varied. Traditionally, for some, it is to rectify some “fault” they were born with, such as a crooked nose or protruding ears. In these cases the likelihood of a “successful” outcome is very much down to how important it is to that individual to improve matters. The procedure itself is usually quite straightforward.
Generally, if the problem has been significant for the individual they will be pleased with the results and will feel they have achieved what they wanted. This being the case it seems that there’s no reason for those over 50 to think they are “too old” for such procedures if there is something about themselves which they have always disliked.
Of course, it ultimately depends on medical advice, but if a cosmetic surgeon advises that there is no reason why you shouldn’t have your nose straightened, then why hold back simply because you might think, “I’m too old – what’s the point”. You could have many years yet of enjoying the change and finally feeling better about yourself. So go ahead! (And ignore any negative comments from others about your decision).
The most controversial area in motivational terms is either where there is a problem that might be addressed in other ways (such as weight loss), or where surgery is being considered to try and repair or delay the effects of ageing process.
Here anyone at any age has to be realistic about what they are really expecting to achieve by having cosmetic surgery. Is it ultimately going to make any real difference? Certainly if you have unrealistic hopes and expectations that a procedure is going to radically change your life, then it is possible that you may be disappointed.
This may be particularly true if your motivation for cosmetic surgery is to reduce the signs of ageing and avoid “growing old”. Although significant improvements can be made in terms of “refreshing” one’s appearance, we all ultimately have to age and repeated cosmetic surgery can leave individuals with a very artificial and strange appearance (as many older celebrities clearly demonstrate).
This really is an area where you need to seek professional advice from more than one cosmetic surgeon and also to think long and hard about the nature of the underlying problem that you are hoping will be solved. Plastic surgeons are not magicians. If you are overweight, for example, you would probably do better to try harder to lose weight by traditional means.
Being realistic in your expectations
There are many issues to be considered concerning which surgeon or clinic to choose, where to have surgery, what type is appropriate, and how you are going to pay for it. And as with any other major purchase it is truly a case of “buyer beware”.
Not only may you end up losing money but your health and appearance could also be badly affected if you end up with a poorly executed procedure and little follow-up care.
Ultimately cosmetic surgery is very much a personal choice, but shouldn’t be ruled out if you have the money, have done the research and are clear about what it will actually do for you.
Whatever you do, bear in mind that things can go wrong – you must be aware of the risks – and that at the end of it you will still fundamentally be you. It won’t have solved all your problems.
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The range of treatments covered by the term “cosmetic surgery” is extremely wide and covers everything from very minor procedures to major surgery.
The results also can be very varied with anecdotal reports showing that many are absolutely delighted with the outcome, some just quietly satisfied, and an unfortunate few very disappointed and regretting that they ever embarked upon the process.
Being clear about your motivation
The reasons for resorting to cosmetic surgery are also varied. Traditionally, for some, it is to rectify some “fault” they were born with, such as a crooked nose or protruding ears. In these cases the likelihood of a “successful” outcome is very much down to how important it is to that individual to improve matters. The procedure itself is usually quite straightforward.
Generally, if the problem has been significant for the individual they will be pleased with the results and will feel they have achieved what they wanted. This being the case it seems that there’s no reason for those over 50 to think they are “too old” for such procedures if there is something about themselves which they have always disliked.
Of course, it ultimately depends on medical advice, but if a cosmetic surgeon advises that there is no reason why you shouldn’t have your nose straightened, then why hold back simply because you might think, “I’m too old – what’s the point”. You could have many years yet of enjoying the change and finally feeling better about yourself. So go ahead! (And ignore any negative comments from others about your decision).
The most controversial area in motivational terms is either where there is a problem that might be addressed in other ways (such as weight loss), or where surgery is being considered to try and repair or delay the effects of ageing process.
Here anyone at any age has to be realistic about what they are really expecting to achieve by having cosmetic surgery. Is it ultimately going to make any real difference? Certainly if you have unrealistic hopes and expectations that a procedure is going to radically change your life, then it is possible that you may be disappointed.
This may be particularly true if your motivation for cosmetic surgery is to reduce the signs of ageing and avoid “growing old”. Although significant improvements can be made in terms of “refreshing” one’s appearance, we all ultimately have to age and repeated cosmetic surgery can leave individuals with a very artificial and strange appearance (as many older celebrities clearly demonstrate).
This really is an area where you need to seek professional advice from more than one cosmetic surgeon and also to think long and hard about the nature of the underlying problem that you are hoping will be solved. Plastic surgeons are not magicians. If you are overweight, for example, you would probably do better to try harder to lose weight by traditional means.
Being realistic in your expectations
There are many issues to be considered concerning which surgeon or clinic to choose, where to have surgery, what type is appropriate, and how you are going to pay for it. And as with any other major purchase it is truly a case of “buyer beware”.
Not only may you end up losing money but your health and appearance could also be badly affected if you end up with a poorly executed procedure and little follow-up care.
Ultimately cosmetic surgery is very much a personal choice, but shouldn’t be ruled out if you have the money, have done the research and are clear about what it will actually do for you.
Whatever you do, bear in mind that things can go wrong – you must be aware of the risks – and that at the end of it you will still fundamentally be you. It won’t have solved all your problems.
Click here for more information about being Primetastic from in my prime