Can a Woman in Her 60s Have a Medial Thigh Lift?

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.

Thank you for your question regarding if a woman in her 60s can have a medial thigh lift. The answer is yes if you are in good health. Patients in their eighties can also have procedures like a medial thigh lift or body lift if they are in good health. You must consult with your internist regarding your overall health. Before any plastic surgery is entered, your blood, urine, EKG, and chest X-Ray will be ordered. I will also suggest a cardiac stress test and a carotid duplex for added security. The stress test will evaluate your heart. The carotid duplex will examine your carotid arteries and if there's any risk for plaque break-off or a stroke. No matter your age, you can have these procedures if you are in good health. Perhaps the upper limit should be patients in their nineties. Some plastic surgeons are reluctant to operate on patients based on age. However, most plastic surgeons will operate on older patients as long as they are healthy.

When evaluating patients for thigh lift surgery, we're far more concerned about biologic age than chronologic age. There are many patients who are biologically much younger than their stated age. These patients have taken good care of themselves by eating right and exercising regularly. Not only are they more healthy, but they seem to be younger at heart. They lead very active lives and have busy schedules. For these reasons, an age of 60 is not necessarily a contraindication to proceeding with surgery.It's obviously important for anyone older than fifty to have a comprehensive medical evaluation before proceeding. This should include a physical examination, EKG and laboratory studies. Clearance from their primary care physician is a requirement. Thigh lift surgery in this group is associated with high satisfaction rates.