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Is it ok to have plastic surgery when you have reached 60?

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sure!: As long as you don't have medical contraindications to the procedure you desire, age shouldn't play much of a role when you're in your sixties and seeking plastic surgery.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Absolutely: Age is not a contraindication to cosmetic surgery. The physical condition of the patient who is having the surgery is much more important. I have performed cosmetic surgery on patients in their 80's who are otherwise very healthy, and declined to perform it on people in their 40's with significant medical problems that increase risk to an unacceptable level for elective operations.

Answered 7/15/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Roth answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes. : Our office has taken car of lots of folks who are 60 and better. You need to be healthy. Results can depend on how much needs to be done, and how you individually heal. Reasonable expectations help also. See a board certified plastic surgeon. Together you will determine if you are a good candidate.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Yes, if healthy: Age itself is not a contra-indication to undergoing plastic surgery procedures. The patient must be in proper physical condition to undergo the procedure. A thorough physical examination is required before i will operate on a patient regardless of their age. Any abnormality detected on the physical exam must be addressed i.e. Diabetes and blood pressure well controlled, stop smoking.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Yes but: If there are not medical contraindications to the proposed surgery or the type of anesthesia then age is not a contraindication. There are many other surgical specialists who do cosmetic surgery and do an excellent job dependent on the area of the proposed surgery(ies).

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. General health more important than age.

Answered 8/7/2015

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