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Over-60s turn back time with cosmetic surgery
Silver surgery is booming as the older generation proves that looking good is no longer the domain of the young. New figures from BUPA Hospitals reveal that older Britons are turning increasingly to cosmetic surgery.
Nearly one in 10 people (8%) undergoing procedures is now over 61 years of age. And what's more, older men are now embracing silver surgery as much as women.
The generation gap is closing as more Britons choose to roll back the years. Top procedures for this age group are eyelid reductions (38%), facelifts (28%), and breast reduction in women (8%). This is closely followed by tummy tucks (6%), liposuction (5%) and an increase in breast surgery for men.
The 10 questions you should consider before you undertake surgery are:
- What qualifications does the surgeon have?
- What experience does the specialist have in performing your procedure?
- Can you speak to some of your surgeon's previous patients that have had the operation you are considering?
- How many cosmetic surgery operations in total does the hospital or clinic perform each year?
- What medical back-up facilities and staff are in place to support cosmetic surgery operations?
- How can you best prepare for the procedure?
- What results can usually be expected and how long will they last?
- What are the side-effects and potential complications of the procedure?
- How long will it take to recover and what will this involve?
- What are the follow-up arrangements at the hospital or clinic if you have any worries or feel that your recovery is not going well?