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Survey Says Early 50s is the Perfect Time for Cosmetic Surgery

52 is perfect age for plastic surgery, according to surveyIs there a perfect age for cosmetic surgery? According to participants in a survey of 3,000 40- to 65-year-old women in Britain, the answer is 52.

The survey, conducted for Saga magazine, found that one in three women would consider plastic surgery, and a fifth of women—if money were no object—would get a facelift to combat the signs of aging.

For those who responded that they did want surgery, 25% would get an eyelid lift and 29% a tummy tuck. Of the respondents who said they would not get surgery, 29% felt they needed non-surgical procedures like Botox or chemical peels to stay looking young.

Other results from the survey included:

  • 29% would rather look 20 years younger than be a millionaire
  • Twiggy is the ideal for looking great over 60

Darren McKeown, MD, a cosmetic doctor in London and Glasgow, said, “Botox and dermal fillers are the most popular treatments at the moment. The popularity of certain treatments is very celebrity-driven. When a famous woman is pictured with a ‘trout pout,’ then women will avoid lip enhancement, but when an A-list celeb is revealed to have had a specific treatment and they look great, then we see a peak in inquiries.”

Dr. McKeown also noted that he’s seen an increase of patients who are getting procedures for work reasons. “When you’ve been in a company for a long time and have younger colleagues snapping at your heels, the last thing you want to do is look tired. The average age of my client is in their forties,” he said.

Women today seem to feel more pressure than ever to look young, even into middle age, according to the survey. Sixty-two percent of women surveyed said they felt they are more likely to be judged on their appearance than previous generations.

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