Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Menopause

As women reach their 40s and 50s, and menopause begins, their estrogen and progesterone levels drop. This can result in sagging skin, fat redistribution, and changes in breast size and shape.

While menopause is a natural process, it’s no joy ride. Aside from all of the physical symptoms, the aesthetic changes only add insult to injury.

That’s why more women are consulting with board-certified plastic surgeons to inquire about common plastic surgery procedures for menopause. In fact, the whole process is coming to be known as ‘menopause makeover. And it’s helping women to counteract the ravaging effects of menopause and feel better about their bodies.

What Are the Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Menopause?

‘Menopause makeovers’ are typically tailored to meet a patient’s individual aesthetic goals. That means each woman consults with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss which procedures will be appropriate for her situation and then proceeds from there.

A menopause makeover consists of multiple treatments that may include any combination of the following:

Liposuction

Hormonal shifts during menopause can cause fat to increase and collect in areas like the thighs, hips, arms, and abdomen. And it’s stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction can remove those fat deposits that have become more pronounced during menopause.

Tummy Tuck

For women experiencing fat in the abdomen that’s accompanied by excess skin and low muscle tone, a tummy tuck can help redefine the waist. A tummy tuck, which often includes liposuction as part of the whole procedure, removes the excess skin and repairs and tightens separated abdominal muscles.

Facial Rejuvenation

While age brings wrinkles, drooping skin, and loss of facial volume, the decrease and loss of estrogen that comes with menopause can exacerbate these conditions. Facelifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) are common procedures women ask for that address these indications of aging.

Breast Reduction

Some women struggle with weight gain once menopause hits. In some cases, this can mean increased volume in the breasts. A breast reduction provides a return to their regular breast size by removing excess tissue and fat.

Breast Lift

Along with increased volume, the loss of elasticity in the skin can also cause breasts to sag. A breast lift provides lift and elevation to the breast by removing excess skin to reposition the breast higher up on the chest while tightening the surrounding area. This procedure is often done in tandem with a breast reduction or augmentation.

Skin Treatments

While not considered plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and microneedling are also effective ways to improve skin quality and appearance by addressing aging issues related to menopause.

The Additional Benefits of Plastic Surgery for Menopause

The term ‘menopause makeover’ makes this combination of plastic surgery procedures for menopause sound like merely a physical transformation. But it’s more than that.

Most patients report a shift in their self-perception and a boost in confidence. This, in turn, increases mental and emotional resilience and improves their overall sense of well-being.

So if you’re struggling with the aesthetic changes that come with menopause, contact us today to set up a consultation. The right set of procedures could just inspire you to embrace this stage of life in a brand new way.