Millennials are reshaping the way we think about aging gracefully. With an emphasis on maintaining a natural, refreshed appearance rather than erasing every sign of aging, more people in their 30s to mid-40s are turning to surgical facial rejuvenation procedures that offer subtle yet impactful results.1 At Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery, three standout treatments—blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting, and the mini facelift—are particularly popular among this age group.
Brighten Tired Eyes with Blepharoplasty
One of the earliest signs of aging is puffiness or drooping around the eyes, which can make you look tired even when well-rested. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a precise procedure designed to address sagging skin, excess fat, and fine lines on the upper or lower eyelids. More millennials than ever are choosing this procedure to achieve a more youthful and awake appearance while maintaining a natural look.2 Recovery is typically quick, making it a practical choice for those balancing busy lifestyles.
Restore Youthful Volume with Facial Fat Grafting
Loss of facial volume is another hallmark of aging that millennials are tackling proactively. Facial fat grafting uses your own fat—harvested from another area of your body—to restore fullness to areas like the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes. This technique rejuvenates and enhances your features, creating a soft and balanced appearance. Unlike dermal fillers, fat grafting provides long-lasting results with a lower likelihood of complications like malar edema.
Lift and Refine with a Mini Facelift
The mini facelift offers a targeted solution for those noticing early sagging around the jawline or mid-face. Unlike a traditional facelift, the mini facelift focuses on subtle lifting and tightening, making it ideal for millennials who want to address early signs of aging without dramatic changes.3 The procedure requires less downtime, yet it delivers long-term results, helping patients look refreshed rather than “done.”
Combining Treatments for Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation
Millennials seeking facial rejuvenation often prefer a customized approach that combines multiple minimally invasive procedures for optimal results. By combining these targeted treatments, millennials can delay the need for a full face and neck lift until much later in life. These procedures work synergistically to correct multiple signs of aging in a balanced way, offering a refreshed look that enhances your unique features without creating a dramatic or “overdone” effect.
Embrace Subtle Rejuvenation
Millennials are paving the way for a new approach to aging—one that values subtlety, individuality, and preventative care. By combining procedures like blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting, and mini facelifts, you can enhance your natural beauty while maintaining the features that make you unique. Plus, starting with these treatments earlier can slow the progression of aging, ensuring a more youthful appearance for years to come. To learn more about these treatments and find the right approach for your needs, contact Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation today.
1 ASPS. How millennials getting plastic surgery is testing the hands of time. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/how-millennials-getting-plastic-surgery-is-testing-the-hands-of-time. Accessed November 27, 2024.
2 ASPS. Blepharoplasty patients are getting younger – here’s why. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/blepharoplasty-patients-are-getting-younger-heres-why#. Accessed November 27, 2024.
3 Real Self. 30-Year-Olds Are Getting Facelifts. Here’s Why. https://www.realself.com/news/30-year-olds-getting-facelifts. Accessed November 27, 2024.