Beauty Doc Blog

August 29.08

Plastic surgery is an acceptable solution to aging in modern society.  Instead of feeling anxious about the telltale signs of aging, patients have a variety of options to melt years off their appearances and boost self-esteem.

Your face is the lasting impression by which people remember you.  Although age is presumed to add character, many prefer to waylay those reminders.  Drooping eyelids, wrinkles and sagging jowls all add years to a person’s face.  Having soft, youthful skin makes you look and feel good.  The natural aging process causes lines and sagging to occur over time.  Skin loses its elasticity as the years go by.  Exposure to sun and toxins in the air also contribute toward the aging process.

A competent plastic surgeon can help reverse the signs of time. Often both surgical and non-surgical techniques are used to achieve a younger looking appearance, depending on the patient’s goals.  Non-surgical procedure help get rid of the lines, wrinkles, red patches and dark spots that come with aging.  Chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing all remove layers of skin to reveal smoother, younger looking skin below.

For sagging skin and jowls, a facelift can be done to regain a more streamlined profile.  Depending on the amount of sagging, a mini facelift or a full facelift can be performed.  Plastic surgeons discuss the patient’s medical history, goals and desires to help them decide the best procedure for their unique circumstances.  Other procedures such as an eyelid lift, forehead lift, neck lift, facial implants and fat transplanting may be suggested to achieve the youthful facial contours desired.

For those who are frustrated with exercise and unable to achieve the results they want, liposuction or a tummy tuck may be viable options.  Sagging skin left from losing weight can be tightened with a tummy tuck.  Stubborn fatty deposits and cellulite are minimized with liposuction.  The result is a tighter, younger looking body.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed there were nearly 11 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States during 2007.  In a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the ASPS estimates 55 million plastic surgeries will be performed in 2015.  Clearly the modern world realizes the benefits of plastic surgery to minimize the effects of aging.

Patients can find out their options by scheduling a consultation with a plastic surgeon.  Based on their medical history and individual goals, the plastic surgeon will discuss potential procedures with the patient.  Along with talking about ways to improve the patient’s appearance, the plastic surgeon will go over what to expect before, during and after the operation as well as financing options.