50 years old is the new 30! This is particularly true for women who, at the threshold of middle age, can boast enthusiasm and a figure to envy younger women. They are the “Quintastics,” a term coined in the Americas to refer to the new fifty-somethings, in peak physical and mental shape. The recipe is unique: maturity, the ability to have fun and not take oneself too seriously, and in some cases, a little help from a surgeon. But without any remorse: get rid of wrinkles, bags under the eyes, and drooping eyebrows to fully enjoy the new age in family, social relationships, and at work. The fifties are an important milestone for women in particular,” explains Dr. Sophie Nordback, an aesthetic surgeon in Lausanne, “the body changes, aging becomes more evident, and we feel less attractive and desirable. For many women, this can become a problem, and they turn to cosmetic surgery to regain their confidence. The most popular procedures involve the face, neck, breasts, and abdomen, which tend to sag over time due to gravity. With menopause, estrogen production decreases, the dermis loses density and elasticity, the face thins, bones resorb, the skin becomes dry, and wrinkles begin to appear.”
So, what are the most critical areas for women over 50, and how can surgery help them?
Facelift
The solution for sagging face and neck is finally the mini facelift, an innovative lifting technique that lifts and tightens tissues with a minimally invasive approach and with minimal exposure but with more lasting effects than traditional full surgery. The incision is unique in front of the ear and follows its folds; it is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or under general anesthesia. The risk of complications is reduced, recovery is faster, and the operation duration is significantly shorter. The scar is invisible, and the effect is that of a rejuvenated face by ten years. The face tends to sag, as we know, due to gravity and because underlying tissues decrease; we reposition it upwards. The results are truly revolutionary. And the demand from people over 50 is growing stronger.
Liposuction
One of the most requested cosmetic surgery procedures! It allows specifically reshaping the entire silhouette by working on the hips, abdomen, back, thighs, and arms. We offer extensive expertise in this operation.
Breast Augmentation
Another highly requested cosmetic surgery procedure is undoubtedly breast augmentation. The chest remains the very symbol of femininity! We have seen so many smiles regained and joy of life after a well-considered breast augmentation. The psychological benefits may be even greater than for liposuction because the change induced by this operation allows women to find or regain their femininity according to their experienced pregnancies.
