Does age have any impact on body contouring results?

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27 year old, 5'3, 200 lb weight drop vs 40+ years old, 5'3, 200 lbs weight drop. If a person is younger, are their body contouring results better?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello iwanttobe  Candidates should be in good health and maintain a nutritional diet during the year following weight loss surgery. Candidates should not smoke during the 6 weeks prior to surgery and are urged not to recover the habit following surgery as smoking will increase risk of complications and slow the healing process. #result #age

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

An expert can sculpt your body with Vaser 4D HI DEFINITION at any age. Skin laxity more than chronological age will determine ultimate results. Depending on skin quality you might need a skin-tightening procedure as well. Best, Dr. Emer

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Although age in general can have an effect on the results of liposculpture, it really depends on the specific patient.  Again in general, patients who are younger tend to have better skin elasticity and therefore benefit most from the procedure.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

One of the key components of any cosmetic surgery, is the quality of the skin.  There are many things that affect this, the main one being genetics.  Some people are blessed with better skin quality than others.  Having said that, all things being equal, younger skin should have better elasticity and thus you could expect better contouring results. Staying away from things like tobacco, sun exposure, and and a lot of weight gain and weight loss will help.

George Volpe, MD · Answer

Although the chronologic age itself does not relate to results from liposculpture, in general, one who is younger will have more elastic skin. If one's skin is more elastic it tends to conform better after liposuction. That said I have seen plenty of 50-year-old patients who have beautiful skin for liposuction and have seen plenty of 30-year-old patients with unsuitable skin.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. In general the younger a patient the more successful and longer lasting the body contouring results.  This is most commonly the result of having thicker, more elastic skin than someone older. Ultimately, however, success depends more on each specific patient on a case by case analysis.  Hope this helps.

Jose Suarez, MD · Answer

Have a good day! Here's Dr. Jose Suarez hoping to answer all your doubts. Age has nothing to do with the impact of the surgery.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Surgical body contouring following your 
major weight loss can improve the shape and tone of your underlying 
tissue that supports fat and skin. In addition excess fat and skin are 
removed at the same time. Body contouring results in a more normal 
appearance with smoother contours. This can have an age impact but it will depend on each patients and depending too in the procedures being considered.I recommend to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon. Your consultation is your time to ask the 
doctor about the procedure you’re considering, how he thinks it will 
work for you and any concerns you may have. We suggest you to go prepared
 with your questions on paper so you’re sure not to forget to ask the 
questions that are important to you. Good luck :)

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

When it comes to MOST things in life, being younger (physiologocally and mentally) is better than being old.Younger skin usually heals faster and better than old skin.But as much as we may WANT to be younger, we have to play the hand that is dealt to us rather than engage in unrealistic wishful thinking. What you can do is seriously make your body as young as you can by eating properly, staying away from damaging habits and by exercising.As surgeons we have all seen the overly tanned skin of a young smoker and we would much prefer to operate on a older, wiser and healthier person.Good Luck.Peter ALDEA MDMemphis, TN

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Anytime fat reduction or removal is performed the quality of the skin in area will impact the results.  Youthful skin has more elasticity and should do better.

Does age have any impact on body contouring results?

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