It doesn’t matter if you’re a supermodel or a super athlete. Every face and body undergoes general signs of aging. Some of the changes that middle-aged individuals begin to notice include facial sagging and loss of volume, stubborn areas of fat that won’t budge even after diet and exercise, and loose skin that lacks collagen and elasticity. The great news is that beauty science has advanced to a sophisticated, aesthetic degree, and there are excellent cosmetic procedures that can transform your face and body and deliver that revitalized and youthful appearance you desire.

1. Liposuction

Liposuction or lipo is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that can benefit middle-aged people who struggle with fat pockets that won’t go away no matter how strict their diet and fitness routines encompass. The surgery not only can slim your body but can sculpt your silhouette by removing excess fat deposits and re-shaping your body’s contours and proportions. The technique vacuums or sucks the fat out from beneath the skin’s surface to reduce fullness.

Liposuction is also versatile and can be used to address these areas of concern, including the arms; waist; hips; thighs; knees; back; buttocks; face, and neck.

According to data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, liposuction remains one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures globally. Lipo makes up 15.1% of total aesthetic surgeries (2020).

Following liposuction, the patient will have swelling and bruising, and that is not unusual. As healing takes place, most patients find that their activity levels return to normal within about six weeks.

2. Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery is also known as blepharoplasty and is another popular cosmetic procedure for middle-aged individuals. As general aging occurs, the upper eyelid skin begins to droop or sag and can make you look older. The lower eyelids can also sag and even develop bags under them.

The eyes are one of the first features on the face to lose their youthfulness due in part to their thin and delicate skin.

During a blepharoplasty, your skilled surgeon will perform this cosmetic procedure by cutting into the creases of your eyelids to trim sagging skin and muscle and remove excess fat. Then, your surgeon will rejoin the skin with tiny, dissolving stitches.

Some mature patients also find eyelid surgery as an excellent solution for restoring the medical function of their eyes by removing excess skin that is impeding their vision.

Post-eyelid surgery, the patient can expect swollen and bruised skin around the eyes for about one to three weeks. Most patients return to their normal activities within 10 days. The final results will be apparent in one to three months.

3. Facelift

A facelift, or meloplasty, is a surgical procedure that improves the visible signs of aging in the face and neck and can transform a middle-aged individual’s appearance.

As aging continues, the face and neck develop sagging, a deepening of the fold lines between the nose and corners of the mouth, jowls along the cheek and jaw area, loss of volume in the facial contours, and excess fat around the neck causing a double chin.

A facelift focuses on the bottom two-thirds of the face and often the neck or décolletage and is designed to restore natural-looking youthfulness.

These days, there are several facelift types available, but generally speaking, during a facelift, your surgeon will lift your facial soft tissues, remove excess skin and drape your “new” tightened skin back over the newly repositioned contours.

Post-surgery, the patient can expect to have a swollen, bruised, and tender face for about two weeks. Also, it is recommended to avoid doing any heavy lifting or bending over for those first two weeks. The full recovery time is about three to four weeks.

You don’t have to be a famous person to want to maintain your attractiveness and an ageless appearance. Just because you are a middle-aged individual does not mean having to stare back at wrinkles, folds, jowls, a double chin, or a body with stubborn fat areas. Today’s modern cosmetic surgery procedures are impressive and deliver exceptional results. Make a consultation, and see what’s available for you.