The team of middle-aged and elderly patients seeking cosmetic procedures is growing larger. If you work as a consultant at a plastic surgery hospital, you'll notice many women in their 50s opting for facelifts, wrinkle-reducing injections, and even double eyelid surgery. It's clear that today's seniors are keeping up with the latest trends. Today, Xiao Zhou specially brought his mother to the hospital for cosmetic surgery, using his first paycheck after graduation to fulfill her dream of beauty.
Middle-Aged and Elderly "Playing with Trends"
Like Xiao Zhou's mother, over twenty middle-aged and elderly individuals arrived in a group early this morning at Xuzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital. They are retired scientific and technological experts from various industries. Upon arrival, they consulted plastic surgeons about anti-aging secrets, hoping to "rejuvenate" before the Double Ninth Festival.
Hospital experts informed our reporter that cosmetic surgery is no longer the exclusive domain of the young. In recent years, the proportion of elderly patients undergoing cosmetic procedures has risen significantly. Clinic data shows an increasing number of patients over 60, with 80% being highly educated individuals who are more open to embracing new concepts.
"Many of these seniors maintain active social circles and pursue a high quality of life. Procedures like wrinkle reduction, eye bag removal, and dental aesthetics are particularly popular among them."
Anti-Aging Procedures Vary by Individual
Among the middle-aged and elderly seeking consultations, some hope to appear younger and more attractive; others seek a "second spring" in life; while some aim to fulfill youthful beauty aspirations.Regardless of their reasons, many seniors feel "embarrassed to discuss" their decision to undergo procedures, with significant pressure stemming from their children's lack of understanding.
Hospital staff frequently hear elderly patients express frustration about being labeled "old monsters." "Many children today cannot accept their parents undergoing cosmetic surgery, but pursuing aesthetic appeal isn't exclusive to the young,""Sometimes, appropriate grooming and adornment are also a form of respect for others," said Director Ni Xiling.
However, not all middle-aged and elderly individuals are suitable candidates for plastic surgery. Hospitals advise those with diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular diseases to exercise caution, even for simple cosmetic procedures, which require rigorous preoperative examinations. Additionally, individuals over 70 are generally not recommended for plastic surgery.