Mothers and daughters opting for plastic surgery in Jacksonville and across the nation is on the rise. Hundreds of plastic surgeons in Jacksonville and elsewhere report seeing more mothers and daughters coming in to discuss “plastic surgery duets.” We see it among everyday patients as well as the celebrity set. Just last month, former supermodel Christie Brinkley reportedly underwent a facelift while daughter with musician Billy Joel, Alexa Joel, had a rhinoplasty procedure. Last year, Lynne Curtin and daughter Raquel of The Real Housewives of Orange County made their set of plastic surgery procedures a family affair. Some even come in threes – after all, being a grandmother ain’t what it used to be.

Mothers and daughters increasingly are opting for plastic surgery "duets."

In discussing reasons for plastic surgery, Jacksonville mothers and daughters (and sometimes sons and fathers) often bemoan shared facial features, such as the “family nose” and a tendency toward the same droop of the eyelids or cheeks. Less-than-perfect hereditary traits can be a source of angst for multiple members of a family, and many plastic surgeons in Jacksonville and beyond are seeing correcting these traits become a family effort.

Sometimes, the mix is a trio. Grandmothers, mothers and daughters come in for plastic surgery procedures either together or in quick succession. Family-centric events such as weddings often spur the move, and mothers typically lead the way. The mother of the bride comes in for a facelift, forehead lift or dermal filler in an effort to look a little more radiant for the occasion, and inspires the bride to get a pre-wedding touch up of her own. Grandmothers are in the mix as well. After all, today’s grandmothers are far more active and live healthier, more youthful lifestyles than do generations of grandmothers prior. Today’s grandmother is more likely to rock a stair climber at the gym than ride a rocking chair at the local senior citizens center. They want their looks to match their energy and lifestyles.

At Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, Jacksonville patients get a thorough consultation before entering into any procedure. We think that mother/daughter visits can be great because going through a procedure together lends a strong sense of support. Family members can relate to one another throughout the entire process and enjoy the camaraderie of healing together. However, it is important to understand that plastic surgery must be an individual decision and undertaking. Age and other individual factors are at play despite common genes and a mother’s experience with plastic surgery may be very different from that of her daughter’s.

If you and your mother, daughter, grandmother, sister or other family member are considering facial plastic surgery, Jacksonville plastic surgeons Drs. Phillip and Roberto Garcia are a top choice. Each are double board certified and have years of experience treating women and men of all ages. They do only facial plastic surgery, allowing them a stronger focus than plastic surgeons in Jacksonville who do both facial and body procedures. Together, take a look at our website then contact us at (904) 247-8522 or via our online email form. You each will receive a thorough, tailored treatment recommendation while enjoying one another’s support.