Written by Amanda Cummings
Ever look in the mirror and wonder if it’s time to “do something” but have no clue where to start? With all the buzz about Botox, filler, lasers, and skincare trends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One scroll through social media and suddenly you’re convinced you need lip filler, skin tightening, a jawline tweak, under-eye brightening, and maybe even a full laser series. Then five minutes later, you’re canceling everything and telling yourself an ice roller and good vibes will fix it all. Believe me, I GET IT. I live in this world. I’m literally the one posting content on @corpusplasticsurgery that has you rethinking your entire skincare routine (sorry). I see the questions, the confusion, the scroll-induced spirals and I know how overwhelming it can be.
That’s exactly why I do what I do. I’m Amanda Cummings, Marketing Director at Corpus Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, and I work alongside our board-certified providers and aesthetic specialists every single day. While yes, part of my job is showcasing what we offer, it goes far beyond posting before-and-afters or trending treatment names.
There’s a reason behind every recommendation and why something may (or may not) be right for you, how it works, what it’s made of, what the downtime looks like, and most importantly, what kind of results you can realistically expect. If you’ve seen our content, you’ve probably noticed I break it all down with education, transparency, and real-world insight you can trust.
Because our goal isn’t just to promote aesthetic treatments, it’s to empower patients to make confident, informed decisions about their skin, their body, and their journey.
So here it is. The Aesthetic Tea, straight from our Medical Aesthetic Experts. This guide is your #FILTERFREE breakdown of what’s available at every age, when to start, what to consider, and what’s worth your time, energy, and investment.
Let’s spill the tea.
In Your 20’s: Protect & Preserve
This is your collagen-rich era… but the clock starts ticking faster than you think. Believe it or not, collagen starts declining in your mid-20s. So, if your goal is to maintain youthful, smooth skin with minimal future correction, this is the time to build your foundation. Preventative care during this stage is less about changing anything and more about protecting everything. Collagen, elasticity, and even facial movement patterns.
So here’s the tea…
- Alma & Alyssa (Licensed Aesthetician) on early protection and keeping it clear:
If you’re noticing leftover acne scars, pigmentation, or irritation, now’s the time to treat it before it becomes harder to reverse. Alyssa recommends building a routine that includes vitamin C, a gentle retinol, and a broad-spectrum SPF. In-office, Alma’s go-to treatments include Professional Dermaplaning paired with medical grade facials, high frequency, and BBL HERO to brighten, calm, and correct early damage. This is your decade to build your foundation.
- Eliana’s (Nurse Practitioner) take on prevention:
If you’re starting to see movement lines on your forehead or between your brows, Eliana may suggest starting light with Botox in areas like the glabella, forehead, or crow’s feet. The goal here is to preserve the smoothness you already have, not change your features, but keep expression lines from setting in too soon.
In Your 30’s: Correct & Maintain
This is when pigment, texture changes, and volume loss start to creep in, especially if sun protection wasn’t a big priority in your 20’s (You know who you are). The goal now is to correct early signs of aging and maintain what’s working.
So here’s the tea…
- Alma on collagen, clarity, and correcting sun damage:
In your 30s, she focuses on collagen stimulation and correcting sun damage. She often recommends microneedling to improve firmness and texture, or BBL to target redness and discoloration. Skincare-wise, this is the time to level up to peptides, growth factors, and a more advanced retinoid to encourage cell turnover and brighten tone. - Eliana’s take on subtle support:
Botox becomes more about maintaining results and smoothing visible lines, while under-eye or cheek filler can help correct early volume loss and soften the “tired” look. The goal is still natural, just a little more refreshed and supported.
In Your 40’s: Lift & Support
Your 40’s are powerful, you’re more confident, more self-aware, and you know what works for you. But let’s be honest: aging doesn’t care how on top of your skincare game you’ve been. Unfortunately, this is the decade where changes in structure, elasticity, and volume become harder to ignore. The skin doesn’t bounce back like it used to, jowls may start to form, and facial definition begins to soften. If you’re looking for noticeable, long-lasting results, this is the time to stop holding back and give your features the support they deserve.
So here’s the tea…
- Alma on tightening and texture repair: Her focus shifts to deeper treatments like HALO, ProFractional, or RF microneedling to rebuild collagen and tighten texture. These are ideal for treating fine lines, dullness, and skin laxity without jumping into surgery (yet).
- Eliana’s take on midface magic:
She often uses a blend of Botox, filler, and Sculptra to address dynamic lines and volume loss. If your jawline is softening or your cheeks feel flat, she uses advanced filler placement to bring back definition in a subtle, balanced way.
Dr. Vijay doesn’t hold back the tea:
This is also when surgery becomes a real option for lasting results. Facelifts, upper eyelid lifts, and neck tightening procedures offer structural support that lasers and filler alone can’t match. And when paired with non-surgical treatments? The outcome is smooth, lifted, and beautifully natural.
In Your 50’s and Beyond: Refine & Restore
Let’s be honest, some patients in their 50’s want to look younger, and some just want to look like themselves again. Both are valid. This decade is all about refining what’s shifted, restoring volume where it’s been lost, and addressing skin quality from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to soften the signs of aging or fully refresh your appearance, this is when strategy matters, and the right combination of treatments can make all the difference.
So here’s the tea…
- Alma on deep resurfacing and bringing back the glow:
In your 50s+, Alma recommends Contour TRL, deep chemical peels, and resurfacing lasers that address deeper wrinkles and long-term sun damage. Combined with monthly facials and medical-grade skincare, these treatments rebuild glow and texture. - Eliana’s take on full-face balance:
At this stage, filler is less about plumping and more about structure. Eliana focuses on restoring volume in the temples, cheeks, and jawline. The spots that subtly shift and make everything feel flat and less lifted. And Botox? Of course she’s still a part of the team, helping to smooth deeper lines without overdoing it. If your skin’s feeling dry, dull, or just off, Eliana may also recommend hormone therapy because sometimes, it’s not just your skincare that needs support… it’s what’s happening from the inside out.
Dr. Vijay’s full-face philosophy:
When you’re ready for more noticeable, longer-lasting results, surgery is where the real magic happens. Dr. Vijay often performs facelifts with fat transfer, neck lifts, and eyelid rejuvenation for patients who want their features lifted, refreshed, and rebalanced without looking overdone. Think: natural results with impact. These procedures give you that snatched but soft look, and the best part? The results are immediate and built to last.
