While the 20’s may be a time of self-exploration and upheaval, the 30’s are typically more stable. In fact, many people feel that life really begins at 30. You’ve probably figured out what you want to do career-wise, and are on an upward trajectory with more responsibility and hopefully more money. You may be in a committed relationship, have gotten married and/or decided to start a family. In short, you’ve grown up and settled into your skin. But that skin has different needs. It requires a little more work. But if you take the time and care to adjust your routine, it will help to keep you looking and feeling like your ideal self. Here are some of the best aesthetic treatments for your 30’s.
Skin Concerns in Your 30’s
While you may be feeling more settled by your 30’s, your skin might not have gotten the message. Hormones, age and pregnancy can wreak havoc. Some of the most common skin concerns that I see in my 30 something Boston area patients include:
- Hormonal acne
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Sun damage
- Pregnancy related melasma & rosacea
- Decreased collagen & elastin
- Volume loss
- Slower cell turnover
Designing the right skin care routine is always going to depend on your unique needs. This is why I am adamant about scheduling an in-person consultation so that I can assess you face to face. I love the information available on the internet, but what’s trending on TikTok may not work for you. In fact, it may even exacerbate your issues.
Best Skincare for Your 30’s
While every skincare routine should be individualized, there are certain basics. Sunscreen is a non-negotiable. If you were not particularly consistent about avoiding the sun and/or using sunscreen in your 20’s, you are going to really start seeing some of that damage in your 30’s as:
- Fine lines
- Crepey skin texture
- Brown spots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Redness
- Broken blood vessels
It’s not all bad news! The good news is that it is never too late to embrace a daily sunscreen. Furthermore, doing so can not only help prevent further damage, it may even reverse some of your current damage. In terms of skincare products, stick with your 20’s routine and, depending on your skin, we may add:
- Topical Antioxidants
- Retinol
- Hyaluronic Acid treatments
All of these will help to combat the slower cell turnover that inevitably occurs in your 30’s, and promote your body to produce more collagen and elastin which are the bedrocks of youthful looking skin.
Reverse Volume Loss with Dermal Fillers
Volume loss becomes a pretty common issue for both men and women in their 30’s. Using the appropriate dermal filler can help minimize the appearance of deeper wrinkles around the mouth, camouflage dark circles, “lift” the upper lids by adding filler to the temples and reduce any hollowness in the mid-face. Many of my Boston area patients also love to restore fullness to their lips with a lip augmentation. In the right hands, the results of this procedure can be completely natural looking. And filler in the jawline is a fantastic way to reduce the appearance of a double chin, and create the crisper, more defined jawline that men desire.
Top Aesthetic Procedures for 30’s in Boston
In terms of surgical procedures, many women in their 30’s are looking to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies with some form of breast surgery such as a:
- Breast Augmentation
- Mastopexy Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
And a tummy tuck with liposuction to the abdomen and flanks. Other popular surgical procedures for men and women in their 30s’s include:
- Gynecomastia
- Arm liposuction
- Liposuction to the legs
- Chin liposuction
I will often recommend the addition of a radiofrequency procedure for my liposuction patients who have some skin laxity in order to lift and tighten the skin around their new body contour. Again, the right option for you is always going to depend on what you want to achieve, your anatomy and your tolerance for downtime.
To find out more about skincare, dermal fillers, breast surgery, tummy tuck, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure in your 30’s (or in your 20’s) with Dr. Sean Doherty at his Boston or Brookline office, contact us today or call (617) 450-0070 to schedule a consultation.