At the age of 40, the subtle signs of ageing get more pronounced. There are more skin creases and sagging skin, first noticeable on the face. The upper and lower eyelids start to drop down, cheeks lose their volume, crow’s feet develop around the eye corners, and frown lines get deeper in the forehead. In the lower face, vertical creases start showing up and deepen around the nasolabial folds, and marionette lines develop.

Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanyan, a cosmetic surgeon in Bangalore, shares about the other areas of cosmetic concern that people at the age of 40 experience include stubborn fat on their tummy, arms, and thighs. They may develop loose skin due to age, weight changes, and pregnancy. Women in their 40’s may have sagging breasts due to pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and/or breastfeeding.

Fortunately, cosmetic procedures by Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanyan can help people in their 40’s achieve the best, youthful appearance. In this article, top-notch cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanyan gives briefs about different cosmetic surgeries that people entering their 40s can opt for to look fabulous and young even in this time of their lives.

Most popular cosmetic surgeries opted for by people entering into 40’s and those aged beyond

1. Facelift

Facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery designed for facial rejuvenation. It helps reduce moderate to severe sagging facial skin and smoothen skin folds on the jawline and cheeks. It can even be used to get rid of the deep skin folds from the sides of the nose to the mouth corners.  

During a surgical facelift, the surgeon pulls back a flap of skin on each side of the face, alters/tightens the underlying tissues and muscles, and excises the extra, loose skin. The remaining skin is then re-draped to the newly repositioned facial contours. This leaves the face more youthful. To start with, the surgeon first applies local anaesthesia on the face and then makes an incision. A traditional facelift involves making incisions starting at the temples in the hairline going down and front of the ears, and ending behind the ears in the base of the head. For a mini-facelift, an incision is shorter and does not extend to the lower scalp. The overall surgery lasts for 3 to 6 hours.

Generally, a facelift is expected to last for a decade.

2. Neck lift

A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery designed to improve noticeable ageing skin in the jawline and the neck. It can get rid of excess fat deposits under the chin, extra fat, and skin relaxation in the lower face that creates jowls, loose neck skin, and muscle banding in the neck.

During a neck lift, firstly anaesthesia is administered to ensure comfort and then the surgeon makes an incision based on the degree of change expected to see. A traditional neck lift incision starts in the hairline at the level of sideburn, extends down and around the ear, and ends in the backside of the scalp hair while a limited neck lift incision goes only around the ear. After making an incision, the surgeon sculpts or redistributes the extra fat from the jowls and neck, repositions the underlying neck skin, and tightens the platysma muscle causing bands in the neck. Lastly, the skin is re-draped over the new neck contours and extra skin is trimmed away. Dissolving sutures or skin adhesives are used to close the incisions.

3. Breast lift

Breast lift is a cosmetic surgery designed to change the breast shape, uplift the breasts, and raise the position of nipples and areolas. Women usually opt for breast lift surgery if they have flatter and longer breasts, one breast hanging down than the other, nipples and areola pointing downward, and/or areolae stretched out of proportion to the breasts. They get it done after pregnancy and breastfeeding after attaining a stable, healthy body weight.

During a breast lift, the Best Plastic Surgeon in Hyderabad makes an incision around the areola extending down to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease. Through the incision, the surgeon might place deep stitches in the breast to reshape the breast tissues and may use sutures to reduce the areola size. Next, the surgeon excises the extra breast skin, shifts the nipples to a higher position, and brings together the breast skin. Lastly, the surgeon closes the incision with stitches or skin adhesives. The overall procedure lasts for 2-3 hours and the desired results last for several years.

4. Cheek augmentation

With ageing, cheeks lose their volume and even sag. Cheek augmentation aims to increase the volume of the cheeks or add lift to the cheeks. The surgical option for cheek augmentation is fat transfer/grafting or the use of solid cheek implants. Based on the technique used, the surgeon makes the incision. But these options come with more risks and side effects. An alternative, non-surgical option for cheek augmentation is the use of injectable dermal fillers. The fillers even work in case an individual lacks subcutaneous fat for transfer to the cheeks. 

5. Liposuction

Liposuction, sometimes referred to as “lipo” by people, is a cosmetic surgery designed to get rid of localised stubborn fat deposits from specific areas of the body. It can be used to contour the areas having undesirable fat like the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks, and help people achieve a more proportional, slimmer body shape. The procedure is performed through keyhole incisions under local anaesthesia. Through the incision, the surgeon inserts a cannula that is moved back and forth to loosen and dislodge extra fat which is later removed from the site via surgical vacuum suction or using a syringe attached to the cannula. Nowadays, liposuction is performed with the assistance of power, ultrasound, laser, or pressurised saline stream that helps loosen the fat cells.

6. Mommy makeover

A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic surgeries that can help women get back their pre-pregnancy figure after they are done with their pregnancy and have stable body weight. It is a customised solution for mothers. The surgery that comes under mommy makeover includes breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, and liposuction.

Schedule a consultation with the best cosmetic surgeon today!

Proactive care of the face and body can be of great help to delay the occurrence of visible signs of aging and look healthy and young at the age of 40 and beyond. Besides, getting cosmetic surgeries done can help you love your looks and feel in your 40s. If looking for a reputed cosmetic surgeon in Bangalore to discuss your options, consult Dr. Sandhya Balasubramanyan today for more details.