Thórdís Kjartansdóttir, an Icelandic plastic surgeon, has spoken about having her youngest child at the age of 48, describing the experience as something that “keeps me young.” Her story was discussed in detail on the podcast Marta María, according to mbl.is.
Kjartansdóttir, who has three children, shared her views on balancing family life with a demanding profession. She explained that she has never been afraid to take unconventional paths in her career and credited this approach with helping her build a successful practice in plastic surgery.
Her reflections come as part of a broader interview on the podcast, where she discussed both her personal and professional journey. The comments offer insight into life as a working mother in a challenging medical field.
Sources
- mbl.is (first reported) in Icelandic


