Many women want to have a Brazilian butt lift in Tampa but worry they’re too old to have the procedure. These days, there is a very different view of cosmetic surgery from that in the past. Once the preserve of younger patients, cosmetic surgery procedures are now popular with older women too. After all, women still want to look good, however old they may be! So, what should you know about age and the BBL? Here, we answer your questions.
Cosmetic Surgery Isn’t Just For Young Patients
Facelifts have always been popular amongst women over 50. These days, older women are requesting a more comprehensive range of cosmetic procedures. Liposuction, breast implants, and the BBL are three very popular surgeries amongst people over 55. In fact, a recent study has shown that almost a fifth of all BBL procedures were in this age group.
Health Is Important
The most vital factor to consider when it comes to suitability for a Brazilian Butt Lift is your health. Health is more important than age. If you have an underlying condition, like diabetes or heart disease, you will be at greater risk. It’s true, though, that older patients have a greater tendency to suffer from these conditions. Therefore, it’s always important to see your doctor before considering a surgical procedure to get a check-up.
Lifestyle Factors To Consider
Your overall health and well-being are more important than your age, but your lifestyle factors matter too. These will have a role to play in determining whether you’re a suitable candidate for the BBL.
If you smoke, it could compromise the healing process. Cigarettes contain nicotine, which affects the blood vessels’ health. As a result, the blood doesn’t flow as efficiently as it should after surgery. You should also avoid vaping, as e-cigarettes also contain nicotine. It’s interesting that a non-smoker aged 65 or older is a better BBL candidate than a smoker aged 40.
Alcohol consumption also increases your chance of complications following the BBL procedure. Fortunately, you can usually reduce those risks by refraining from drinking alcohol for a few days after and before surgery.
It’s also essential to have a healthy diet. If you eat a lot of sugar and saturated fat, you’re at higher risk of complications during surgery. On the other hand, if you eat plenty of essential minerals, vitamins, and nutrients, you’ll recover more quickly.
Will Age Make Me More Likely To Experience Complications?
It’s natural to think that age could put you at a higher risk of experiencing complications during and after surgery. However, this isn’t the case at all. Age has no impact on whether you’ll experience complications after or during cosmetic surgery.
Your surgeon will assess you during your consultation to determine whether you’re a suitable candidate for the Brazilian Butt Lift. They will consider all the above factors when deciding whether to offer you surgery. Your age is less important than other factors are. Contact the ArtLipo team today and learn more about whether you’re suitable for a Brazilian Butt Lift in Tampa.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
