Cosmetic Surgery – What to Get and When

The rate at which our skin appears to age can be influenced by many factors and depending on this we will need to take certain precautions and be aware of the right time to opt for a particular procedure whether it be non surgical – such as Botox injections – or surgical – such as facelift surgery.

Believe it or not 90-95% of what we perceive to be aging of our skin is actually sun damage which has been programmed into our skin from an early age onwards. If you do not protect your skin from the sun's rays (even in winter) you will unfortunately accelerate the "aging" of your skin. For those of you with a penchant for sunbeds there is little hope of staying young and fresh faced without a major reversal technique, whether this be non surgical such as an acid peel or by going under the surgeons' knife and having a facelift to iron out those creases.

If you look after you skin then you shouldn't need to think about anti-aging products until you are in your mid twenties. At this point you can start to consider certain products to ward off the advances of time – remember; prevention is better than cure – by your late twenties you may want to consider Botox to tackle any expression lines on the forehead or between the eyes (and those pesky crows feet) and stop those from becoming deepened wrinkles which are more difficult to do anything about.

In your early thirties you may find Naso-Labial lines appearing (although these may start appearing in your twenties) these creases - stemming from the nose and stretching down to the side of the mouth - can be treated temporarily by making use of dermal fillers to plump them out. Some cosmetic surgery practices are now using a new type of injection that contains poly-L-lactic acid which stimulates the skins production of collagen in order to plump up the lines naturally from within.

Once you get into your forties and are heading for your fifties you may want to consider a small tweak in the form of a facelift in order to tighten the skin and give you back a more youthful face. Along with this you could opt for lower eye bag removal surgery (Blepharoplasty) if you suffer from fatty deposits under the eyes.

Things to consider in terms of preparing for your skins future health are as follows:

· Quit smoking as this robs your skin of precious moisture and quickens the aging process vastly.

· Protect your skin with a minimum sun factor protection 15 throughout the year, increasing this when you exposed to stronger sun.

· Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated as dry skin is less protected and ages faster.

· Eat plenty of green veg and dark fruits to get your fill of antioxidants to protect your skin from free radicals.

Follow these tips and consider the above options should you need them. Remember – everyone ages at a different rate depending on how well they look after their skin and as a result of their genetic programming so you may not need to consider non-surgical or surgical procedures until later in life. How long you stay looking good for is very much in your hands!

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as facelift surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.