In Your 20s: Cosmetic Recommendations

Interested in undergoing a plastic surgery procedure or skin care treatment? Cosmetic procedures continue to gain popularity with patients of all ages, including those in their 20s. We have provided a breakdown of some cosmetic surgery and skin care procedures commonly performed on 20-somethings.

Think Skin

The most important area to focus on in your 20s is generally the skin. Protecting the skin from the sun, wind, pollution, and other environmental factors is the best way to prolong the effects of aging. However, many patients in their 20s seek to improve the appearance of their skin – not just protect and maintain what they already have. Learn more about the facial skin care treatments that are currently being performed by cosmetic dermatologists.

Skin Protection

Protecting and caring for your skin by applying sunscreen daily is fundamental to preventing wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer caused by damaging sun exposure. Dermatologists recommend the use of sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

Acne

Acne is a common problem faced by members of this age group. By controlling your acne with the help of a dermatologist you can achieve clear skin and prevent permanent scarring. The following treatments can be used to clear acne-ridden skin:

• Acne Chemical Peel
• IPL™ Photofacial
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Blue Light Acne Treatment
• Accutane®
• Retin-A®

Acne Scars

If you have already experienced acne scarring, you may want to consider microdermabrasion or another scar revision treatment to diminish the appearance of scars.

• Microdermabrasion
• Deep Chemical Peels
• Laser Skin Resurfacing

Cosmetic Surgery Options

Plastic surgery procedures performed on people in their 20s are generally deemed necessary due to an accident or hereditary factors affecting appearance and, in many cases, self-esteem. Whether resulting from genetics or injury, disproportionate facial features, body shape, or breasts can all be addressed by a skilled cosmetic surgeon.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Most facial plastic surgery patients in their 20s seek to alter the appearance of their nose, chin, cheeks, or lips.

• Nose Reshaping: Rhinoplasty can be used to remove bumps, straighten a crooked nose, and refine the bridge and tip of the nose.
• Cheek Augmentation: Cheek implants can be inserted to increase contour and improve facial definition.
• Cosmetic Chin Surgery: Chin implants can be inserted to balance a recessed chin, while chin reduction can remove excess bone to reduce the appearance of a prominent chin.
• Lip Augmentation: Fuller lips can be achieved with lip fillers, lip implants, or through a lip fat transfer procedure.

Breast Surgery

Small, asymmetric, or overdeveloped breasts can be a source of embarrassment for men and women in their 20s.

• Breast Reduction: Women may choose to undergo breast reduction to decrease the size of their breasts.
• Male Breast Reduction: Some men undergo gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) to reduce the prominence of excess breast and fatty tissue.
• Breast Augmentation: Breast enlargement surgery can increase bust size and create symmetrical breasts.
• Pec Implants: Pectoral implants can be inserted into the chest area to increase definition.

Body Sculpting

Patients in their 20s are typically in good health and just need a little extra help to achieve the body they desire. The following are common body sculpting treatments performed on patients in their 20s.

• Liposuction: For those with areas of stubborn fat that may be linked to heredity, liposuction is often requested to resculpt certain areas of the body.
• Butt Implants: Butt augmentation involves the insertion of implants, and is growing in popularity among patients in their 20s.
• Calf and Bicep Implants: Many men in their 20s seek to increase muscle definition. When muscles don't respond to exercise, calf implants or bicep implants can be inserted to create more contour.

Find a Cosmetic Specialist for a Consultation

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