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News for Baby Boomers
Are Facelifts Out with Baby Boomers? Plastic
Surgeons Have Other Ideas
Nearly 102,000 people aged 40 and older had a
facelift in 2006
April 25, 2007 - With new laser treatments and
injectable wrinkle fillers and fighters, many baby boomers, and a few
seniors, are choosing to postpone the facelift -- but it is not dead! A
new facelift technique that offers more options is featured in May's
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Patients age 45 and older may
find they only achieve their desired result with surgical rejuvenation
options, says the news release.
"With the introduction of injectable fillers and
Botox, many people over 45 believe they can achieve the same results as
a facelift without surgery," said ASPS President-elect Richard D'Amico,
MD.
"However, as we get older our brow lines, jowls and
wrinkles can become too deep for an injectable to smooth out. When a
patient's degree of facial aging is such that an injectable can not
achieve the desired result, surgery is the next natural progression."
In the study, the authors placed the facelift
incision, in a specific angle, within the side burn and temple areas
(traditional techniques place the incision above the ear). Hair grows
back through the scar which is hidden within the hair.
The technique allows women to comfortably pull
their hair back without exposing a scar and men to grow sideburns
without the embarrassment of missing hair. The technique also allows for
better repositioning of tissue, further reducing the risk of the "wind
blown," overdone look
Although surgery may provide better results,
injectables still play an important role in facial rejuvenation for the
over 45 set. "After a facelift, fillers and Botox are key adjuncts to
help restore volume and maintain surgical improvements for many more
years," said Dr. D'Amico.
"Whether injectable fillers, surgery or a
combination of both, the procedure selected should fit and meet the
needs of the patient," said Bahaman Guyuron, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and
study co-author. "With the youngest boomer turning 42 and the oldest
turning 60 this year, the demand for surgical procedures that produce
results without the tell-tale signs of having had a facelift are going
to continue to increase."
Facelifts are the second most popular cosmetic
surgical procedure for men and women over age 55, according to new ASPS
statistics. Nearly 102,000 people aged 40 and older had a facelift in
2006.
Editor's Notes:
For referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons call
888-4-PLASTIC (475-2784) or visit
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/ and also learn more about cosmetic
and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the
largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world.
With more than 6,000 members, the Society is recognized as a leading
authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic
surgery. ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-certified
plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society
represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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