Ultimately, there’s no universal right time for cosmetic surgery. Every patient’s situation is different, and what matters is that you wait until you’re truly ready to undergo a cosmetic procedure. Typically, we recommend that most patients undergo cosmetic surgery sooner rather than later. The main reason for this is that when you’re younger, your results will almost always be more substantial and longer-lasting than they would be if you waited until a significantly later age. Additionally, younger patients generally don’t need quite as much surgery to achieve their aesthetic goals as older patients do. All of that said, cosmetic surgery certainly isn’t something you should rush into before you’re ready. Although we strive to make every patient’s experience as smooth and low-stress as possible, cosmetic surgery is still a challenging journey—both physically and mentally. However, if you do feel that you’re ready, there’s usually not much to gain by putting it off.