As you are probably aware, the aging process can be very unkind to the face and body. By the age of 50 and beyond, many men and women show signs of aging that they would prefer to correct. Plastic surgery is a convenient, effective option for residents in the Palm Desert area in their 50s and above, as there are a plethora of surgical options to minimize typical signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sunken facial skin, skin laxity, and age spots.

Here are five popular cosmetic procedures for people over 50.

1. Botox^®

Botox^® is one of the top cosmetic procedures because it allows patients to embrace the aging process without compromising their appearance. People in their 20s to residents in their 50s and above use Botox^® to prevent or treat aging signs on the face, neck, and even hands. Botox^® can help soften the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead, and on the upper lip by temporarily disrupting the neurological signals within the muscles that cause deep wrinkles and lines in the skin.

2. Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are another safe, convenient way to temporarily restore lost facial volume, enhance facial features, and fill deep creases and old scars. Dermal fillers like Juvéderm^® and Restylane^® can be used to treat sagging earlobes and thinning lips. Both fillers are composed of a viscous gel made from hyaluronic acid, a compound produced naturally by the human body responsible for strengthening the skin and connective tissue. So, not only will dermal fillers help to smooth lines and wrinkles and restore volume to the skin, but they will also help to improve the integrity of your skin.

3. Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are designed to improve skin texture on the face, neck, and hands by exfoliating the dead and damaged layers of skin away, revealing healthy new skin below the surface. Chemical peels can treat a wide range of skin issues, including blemishes to signs of aging. Recent studies have also shown that chemical peels can deliver unique benefits than other, more high-tech anti-aging procedures because they induce your skin’s natural production of collagen.

4. Laser Skin Tightening

Laser skin tightening is a treatment that utilizes infrared laser technology to heat the collagen at the dermis level of the skin. This then stimulates collagen production and causes the dermis layer to contract and tighten, successfully improving wrinkles and lines. Patients have reported noticing results immediately after treatment when applied to small areas such as the face, neck, and jawline.

5. PDO Threads

PDO threads are an innovative technology designed to correct sagging jowls and drooping skin that gathers around the jaw—all without surgical intervention. The threads are made of synthetic surgical sutures inserted into the skin and create a supportive structure that follows your face’s natural contours. The threads slowly dissolve into your skin while the body heals around the sutures, leaving you with a natural-looking “facelift” without the costly downtime.

Contact Dr. Doriana Cosgrove with Any Questions About Cosmetic Surgery

There’s no end date for when you can have cosmetic surgery. If there’s an aspect of your appearance that you’re unhappy with and you’re interested in surgical enhancement or change, contact board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Doriana Cosgrove. You can reach our office Desert Med Aesthetics by phone at (760) 777-8772 or online for a complimentary consultation.