There is not a perfect age to get plastic surgery, but according to a survey of 3,000 40- to 65-year-old women in Britain, the best age is 52.
Conducted for Saga magazine, the survey also found the following:
- One third of respondents would consider plastic surgery
- One fifth would get a facelift to combat the signs of aging, if money were no object
- 29% would rather look 20 years younger than be a millionaire
For those who responded that they are considering surgery, 25% would get an eyelid lift and 29% a tummy tuck. Of those who said they would not get surgery, 29% would consider non-surgical procedures like Botox or microdermabrasion to stay looking youthful.
For the women surveyed, Twiggy was named the celebrity ideal for looking great over age 60.
Darren McKeown, MD, a cosmetic doctor in London and Glasgow, said that celebrities often set trends. “Botox and dermal fillers are the most popular treatments at the moment. The popularity of certain treatments is very celebrity-driven. When a famous woman is pictured with a ‘trout pout,’ then women will avoid lip enhancement, but when an A-list celeb is revealed to have had a specific treatment and they look great, then we see a peak in inquiries.”
Dr. McKeown also noted that he’s observed an increase of people getting procedures for work-related reasons. “When you’ve been in a company for a long time and have younger colleagues snapping at your heels, the last thing you want to do is look tired. The average age of my client is in their forties,” he said.
Women today may feel more pressure than ever to look young. According to the survey, 62% of women said they felt they are more likely to be judged on their appearance than previous generations.
