Three Top Treatments in Your Thirties

Every stage in our lives offers different opportunities for wellness and rejuvenation. Whether it be maintenance routines or a total aesthetic makeover, a patient’s age is an important consideration when deciding on a cosmetic treatment. People ages 30-39 account for around 16% of plastic surgery patients, with minimally invasive procedures leading in popularity, proving that for those still cementing into adulthood, preventative care is the name of the game. Most people experience the first signs of aging, like fine lines and minor wrinkles, during their 30s, so getting ahead of the curve with injectables like filler and Botox is an attractive option for this age group. This time in life is also excellent for breast augmentation procedures like life-changing reductions, swapping old implants from your twenties, or getting a lift to preserve laxity. Barrett Beverly Hills offers a suite of options for patients in their 30s, including both minimally invasive and full-body procedures. Keep reading to learn more about the top three cosmetic treatments to get in your 30s.

1. Anti-Aging Injectables

Most people begin to see signs of aging in their faces in the late twenties to early thirties. Adults start to lose facial fullness and mid-face volume as collagen and elastin levels decrease with time, a predecessor to the deep wrinkles and sagging that often occur in the next few decades. Focusing on preventative care and minor corrections with “tweakments” before hard lines and wrinkles form is the best way to slow aging and ensure a timeless glow. Patients in their 30s should also consider skin-care procedures like micro-needling or CO2 laser treatments, as well as always incorporating sunscreen in their routine. 

Dermal fillers are ideal for patients looking to reverse or prevent signs of aging, add or replenish volume, or correct minor imperfections like shallow scarring or asymmetries. Fillers are safe for all skin types and tones, with a very low risk of irritation or allergic reaction. Master injectors at Barrett Beverly Hills have completed the highest level of medical training and are committed to understanding your goals and concerns to give safe, natural-looking, and long-lasting results. *Dermal fillers should not be used to change your appearance drastically and cannot give permanent results. 

Cosmetic neuromodulators like Botox are ideal for patients looking to address signs of aging, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the chance of future wrinkles forming. Cosmetic neuromodulators are injectable toxins that prevent muscles from moving for a limited amount of time by blocking nerve signals. Some practitioners believe Botox can prevent wrinkles from forming altogether, making it an attractive treatment for patients in their 30s. Since Botox targets muscles responsible for facial expression, and the majority of wrinkles form from repetitive movement (think about smile lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines), preventive Botox may reduce any pending wrinkles. These injections are safe for most patients when administered by a trained provider. Botox can also be used for medical conditions like migraines, excessive sweating, and TMJ disorders. 

2. Breast Augmentation 

With the constant body shape fluctuations due to puberty, pregnancy, and age, a lot of people’s breasts experience a change in size, shape, and appearance by their 30s. For women looking for breast rejuvenation as part of a Mommy Makeover, need to replace older implants, or desire a long-awaited reduction, breast augmentation can be life-changing. In fact, patients in their 30s make up 26% of all breast augmentations. Here are the most popular breast procedures for this age group:

Breast Reduction: Although it is possible to get a reduction as young as 16 in some situations, many women wait until their adult bodies have settled in to opt for surgery. Oversized breasts can be physically uncomfortable, leading to a slew of possible medical issues and dissatisfaction with how clothes fit. Breast reduction, also called reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to decrease the size of the breasts, offering instant relief to women who experience neck, back, and shoulder pain or other symptoms due to breast size. For men with excessive breast tissue from hormonal changes, heredity, or weight fluctuation, gynecomastia surgery provides a flatter chest and improved areolar shape. 

Breast Lift: Factors like aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuation, or genetic predisposition can cause skin elasticity to relax, causing the breasts to change shape and lose firmness. A breast lift procedure involves removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue for a more youthful, uplifted appearance. Lifts primarily address sagging breasts and do not add or remove significant volume. It is widespread to combine a breast lift with other treatments such as breast augmentation with implants, fat transfer to breasts, or reduction to achieve the desired shape and still lift the breasts.

Breast Implant Removal: Breast implants typically last around 10 to 15 years, so patients who got implants in their 20s should expect a new set in their 30s. Breast explant surgery removes the implant from the breast pocket as a part of regular maintenance, capsular contracture correction, or permanent removal. The technology behind breast implants has grown significantly in the past decade, so some patients may opt for more natural-looking gummy-bear implants or even ditch implants altogether in favor of fat transfers. 

3. Liposuction

One of the most challenging to come to terms with as we age is our inability to “snap back” the way we used to — the older we get, the easier it is to put on weight and the harder it is to lose excess weight, especially in stubborn areas like the midsection, flanks, and arms. Liposuction is a great procedure for people in their 30s looking for that little extra help in maintaining their body contour. 

Liposuction is a treatment for patients in good overall health who maintain a healthy lifestule but have one or more problem areas with stubborn fat. To perform liposuction, the surgeon makes several tiny incisions in the treated area, inserting a fine cannula to suction out the fat gently. Very few, if any, stitches are needed after liposuction since the incisions are small enough to heal on their own. Patients should remember that liposuction cannot be used for substantial weight loss. Instead, it removes excess fat in localized regions after the patient has attempted other traditional weight loss methods.

If you’re curious to find out whether you’re an ideal candidate for any of these procedures, Barrett Beverly Hills offers in-person and virtual consultations for potential patients. Our practice sets the standard for natural-looking results with a holistic approach to effectively minimize post-surgical downtime and scarring. For more information about us, call (310) 398-2648 or complete a virtual consultation form. Keep up with us on social media via TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Realself, and YouTube, and subscribe to our blog for updates. We look forward to guiding you on your journey!