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Cosmetic surgery in the over 65s surges
Botox and Fillers Hemel Hempstead
The over 65s are leading a surge in cosmetic surgery within the UK according to Nuffield Health.
In their first annual plastic surgery survey, almost two thirds of Nuffield Health Surgeons reported an increase in older people seeking surgery.
According to their latest figures, the total number of patients treated over the age of 65 increased 49% between 2007 and 2014.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Bournemouth, Mr. Ian Whitworth said: I’m now seeing many more people in their 60s 70s and 80s seeking plastic surgery as they not only want to remain fit and healthy into their old age but they want to look well too”.
The report also found that there is a rise in men seeking cosmetic surgery. With one in ten of all UK cosmetic procedures accounting for males, it is increasing becoming “the norm” in recent years and this trend looks to continue.
Mr. Whitworth said: “15 years ago surgery on men was very rare, now they make up around 10-15% of the people I see.”
In terms of what motivates people to consider surgery, Nuffield Health found that people would rather seek a natural looking result with the desire to rejuvenate and improve self-confidence, rather than pressure from peers, partners and work.
Mr. Whitworth said: “Plastic surgery is such an innovative specialty. In cosmetic surgery we are seeing much more integration between non-surgical and surgical procedures, combining filers and Botox, and surgery where appropriate.
“The pioneering areas are in reconstructive surgery where surgeons in the UK are really pushing boundaries, particularly in their work with the armed forces. There are also incredible things happening with tissue engineering, where facial features, like a nose, can be rebuilding using other parts of the body”.
The report also found that there has been a rise in the number of previously overweight or obese patients looking for surgery following dramatic weight loss.
Additionally, plastic surgeons expressed that it is very rare to be asked to replicate a celebrity look in recent years, showing there has been a clear shift away from celebrity copycat procedures.
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