Baby Boomers Turning Back Time

Serving Chattanooga, Tennessee

he first of the baby boomers turned fifty in 1996. Since that time there has been a 40% increase in the number of people sixty and older who are enjoying the benefits of aesthetic plastic surgery. Our health conscious seniors have recognized that reaching 65 now means that they have another twenty to thirty years to socialize. Aesthetic plastic surgeons can provide the means by which they can age gracefully.

The safety of modern plastic surgical and anesthetic techniques has opened up the options of anti-aging medical and surgical care to an ever-expanding age group. Personally, the oldest patient I have treated was an eighty-five year old who was referred to me by her nephew, (a plastic surgeon). A healthy, vivacious woman with reasonable expectations - she did just wonderfully and was very happy with her result.

The process of considering aesthetic plastic surgery should begin with surgeon selection. Your surgeon can and should be your guide as you consider varying approaches to your area of concern. Be mindful that virtually anyone can call himself or herself a "cosmetic surgeon." The buyer must beware. The "cosmetic surgeon" may claim to be qualified to perform a wide variety of complex surgeries with little prerequisite training. The "Plastic Surgeon" is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery - no other. Be sure that your surgeon has major hospital privileges to perform your surgery. Major hospitals must appropriately credential all their physicians to maintain their operating capability. Do not keep your intentions a secret from your doctor. Ask them whom they would allow to do their surgery. These simple steps will keep you safe from the wide variety of fringe practitioners who inhabit websites.

Your consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon will review your concerns and typically suggest management options. Our first consideration is always your health. There are often multiple options to consider for most problematic areas.

Injection therapy has had a meteoric rise in the last decade. Even those who do not enjoy perfect health can frequently avail themselves of these relatively non-invasive techniques. Some of the most popular treatments include a combination of BOTOX, which creates an eyebrow lift and a filler product. Many filler products are now FDA approved for use at multiple sites to smooth wrinkling skin, and return the face to a more youthful appearance.

Skin care is "a must" for all age groups but even more important in the baby boomer group. Good skin care and protection not only produce an aesthetic improvement but also decrease the risks of developing blemishes and skin cancers that are directly related to sun exposure. Your surgeon can suggest a skin care routine that fits your lifestyle.

As we age, the shape of our face changes too. The techniques of eye and facelift are designed to restore the facial shape of youth. Aesthetic plastic surgery provides a safe, reproducible, and long-term result. "Lunch time lifts" and their like cannot and should not make that same claim. They are mostly the domain of the "cosmetic practitioner" as most certified plastic surgeons find "tried and true" aesthetic facial surgeries most reliable for our patient family. There is no cookie cutter management. Your facial surgery is always custom fit to you. We consider your specific desires for improvement and limits on recovery time carefully with each intervention we prescribe.

Enjoy the golden years and age gracefully through the benefits of modern aesthetic plastic surgery. Consult your board certified plastic surgeon for more information on how baby boomers are boosting their lives with plastic surgery.

The Plastic Surgery Group, P.C., in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers the latest plastic surgery procedures. Please call (423) 756-7134 to schedule your free consultation. We hope you will contact us today!