Cosmetic Surgery Recommendations

As your physical appearance matures, the plastic surgery options that yield the best results will change as well. Depending upon your unique aesthetic needs and physical characteristics, which change with age, some procedures are more suitable than others for achieving the look you desire. Learn more about cosmetic procedures that are commonly performed on people in your age group and watch our plastic surgery video to find out if treatment is right for you. Please note that a full consultation with a cosmetic surgeon is necessary to determine precisely which procedures will be safest and most effective for you.

In Your Teens


According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, teenagers (aged 13-19) underwent more than 90,000 plastic surgery procedures in 2006. According to the organization, rhinoplasty, male breast reduction, and otoplasty are the most common procedures performed on teens. Find out which cosmetic surgery procedures can be safely performed on teenagers.

In Your 20s

Patients in their 20s typically do not have to worry about cosmetic concerns associated with age. Cosmetic surgery procedures performed on patients of this age group are aimed at improving a specific area of the face or body. Breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and liposuction are some of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed on patients in their 20s. Skin care treatments are also popular amongst 20-somethings. Minimally invasive skin care procedures can improve the health and texture of the skin, and reduce the appearance of acne scars, sun damage, and other skin problems that can appear during adolescence. Read cosmetic surgery and skin care recommendations for patients in their 20s.

In Your 30s

Patients in their 30s should continue to protect and care for their skin and body in order to prolong the effects of aging. However, a proper skin care and exercise regimen is not always effective in treating wrinkles, accumulations of fat, and other cosmetic problems that come with age. It is becoming increasingly common for individuals of this age group to undergo cosmetic surgery and skin care procedures to maintain a youthful appearance. Aesthetic treatments are often extremely successful at this age due to good skin elasticity and less intensive facial and figure flaws. DocShop has provided a breakdown of non-invasive and surgical treatments designed to improve body contour and refresh the skin. Learn more about the plastic surgery procedures and cosmetic dermatology treatments that are commonly performed on patients in their 30s.

In Your 40s

Men and women in their 40s typically begin to notice increased skin laxity in the face and body due to decreased skin elasticity. Depending upon the severity of wrinkles, loose skin, and excess fat affecting the face and body, your cosmetic surgeon may recommend less invasive skin care treatments or a surgical procedure that provides more dramatic results. Find out which procedures are commonly performed on cosmetic surgery patients in their 40s.

In Your 50s

Individuals in their 50s are usually most concerned with facial aging and are interested in undergoing facial plastic surgery and skin care treatments. Reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are also more common among patients in their 50s due to increased rates of breast and skin cancer. Learn more about plastic surgery procedures performed on patients in their 50s.

In Your 60s and Above

As long as you are a considered a “good candidate” for plastic surgery, it can be performed at any age. Potential cosmetic surgery patients who are over 60 years of age should undergo a medical examination with their physician and plastic surgeon to ensure they are in good health and able to make a full recovery. Learn more about plastic surgery and patients who are over the age of 60.