Plastic surgery tends to become more popular among people in their 40s and older — mostly because that’s when the first visible signs of aging begin to appear.
Fine lines turn into deeper wrinkles, crow’s feet become more noticeable, and marionette lines, the ones that run from the corners of your mouth down to your chin, start to settle in.
While plenty of people embrace these changes as a natural part of aging, others want to keep their features looking brighter and more youthful for as long as they can. That’s where subtle, not overly invasive procedures come in.
At our Milwaukee, Wisconsin clinic, Dr. Mark Bosbous sees more women in their 40s and beyond than any other group. In this article, we’ll look at the procedures they ask about most, and how they help restore confidence with minimal invasiveness.
Botox
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to smoothing out wrinkles is Botox, and for good reason. It’s a versatile product that delivers quick results and doesn’t require any downtime. You can literally get it done on your lunch break and head right back to work.
Botox works by targeting the root cause of a wrinkle, which is muscle movement. The injection gently relaxes that specific muscle, preventing it from contracting, which softens the wrinkle and prevents it from deepening further.
Of course, many patients worry about what’s often called “Botox face,” which happens when someone gets far too many injections or injections in the wrong places. But in the right hands, that’s never a concern; a good surgeon knows where Botox is appropriate and the level of Botox that should be used to achieve the patient’s desired outcome.
So, if you’re someone who wants to tackle deeper lines, especially around your lips, eyes, or forehead without jumping straight to a facelift, Botox is a great option.
Eyelift
When you start noticing that you look more tired than you actually feel, it’s usually the eyes that give it away. The skin around them is thinner than anywhere else on your face, so it’s often the first place to show sagging or puffiness. That’s where an eyelift, or blepharoplasty, can really make a difference.
An eyelift removes or repositions excess skin and fat around the eyes, tightening the area so your face looks rested again without changing your natural expression. You’ll still look like yourself, just like you got a full night’s sleep for the first time in a while.
Now, some people worry that eyelid surgery will make them look “different” or too tight, but that usually happens when it’s overdone. In reality, when it’s performed carefully, it’s one of the most subtle and refreshing procedures you can have.
And because the incisions are small and heal along the natural folds of your eyelids, scarring is minimal and recovery is quicker than you might think. Most patients go back to work in about a week, easily covering any bruising with makeup.
Dermal Fillers
As time goes on, most people notice a little less fullness in their face. Your cheeks don’t sit quite as high, and those folds around the mouth start to show more. That’s where dermal fillers can really help.
They work by replacing the volume that’s naturally lost over time. Some filler options, like Juvederm, use hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture and smooth out the skin. An option like Radiesse, on the other hand, does that while also helping your body produce more collagen, so the results keep improving after your appointment.
The process itself is so simple that you may be in and out of the clinic in 30 minutes. The injector maps out the areas that need treatment, places the filler carefully, and that’s it. You’ll start noticing the effects almost immediately, and last for a number of months.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been focusing on skincare so far, with treatments like chemical peels or laser resurfacing, but you’re starting to notice changes that those treatments can’t quite reach, it might be time to consider smaller, low-commitment procedures like the ones mentioned above.
These procedures are popular because of how much they can do without a big recovery window or major planning. Something like an eyelift might sound intimidating, but it’s actually one of the easiest procedures to bounce back from. Most people are back to their routines within a week, which is why it’s worth mentioning in this list.
At our clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dr. Mark Bosbous takes a patient-centered approach to all of these treatments. He focuses on achieving results that look natural, never overdone, and always true to you. Book a consultation now to find out more!