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Can a Woman in Her 60s Have a Medial Thigh Lift?
Can women in their sixties, in good health have extensive procedures such as medial thigh lift with excess skin being excised? Are plastic surgeons reluctant to operate on patients in their sixties when procedures are in excess of 3 hours even if patients are in good health?
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6931anon
in Algonquin,IL
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Age is not a factor in cosmetic surgery
Age is not a factor in cosmetic surgery. More important is your current health. 60's are the new 40's so dont be afraid to have procedures. It is important to have a board certified plastic surgeon evaluate you desires and goals. It is alo important to make sure the doctor takes all precautions to maximize your safety before, during and after the surgery.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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If you are healthy....
Hello,
The surgery can be successfully performed in older patients as long as they are healthy. Sixty isn't all that old anymore. :)
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Surgery can be safely performed in women 60 years and older
You're still so young! As long as you don't have any other health problems limiting you as to the amount of surgery and anesthesia that you can get, age does not really play a role in deciding whether or not you can have surgery.
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In considering candidates for cosmetic surgery, a person's chronological age
Is not the most important consideration, but rather what I like to call the physiological age. In general, a 60 year old non smoker in excellent health is a better candiadte for surgery that a 30 year old diabetic smoker. Specifically as it relates to thigh lift surgery, the chronological age is less important in determining the cosmetic result than in procedures such as liposuction. The reason for this difference is that whenever we are able to remove any extra skin, or previous...
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Age is Just a Number
What really matters is any health conditions you may have. I have performed at least 5 body lifts in individuals over the age of 60. Proper medical clearance, and using a facility with the proper level of care is my standard approach to success.
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