Dr. Blake Raggio, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Cosmetic Surgery Amongst Baby Boomers
Cosmetic Surgery Trends – In General Self-improvement takes its shape in many forms, whether dieting, exercising, meditating, reading, or picking up a new hobby. With that said, one self-improvement element has become more mainstream over the last two decades—Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
roughly 47% of improved appearance may restore their the non-surgical confidence and help improve their love aesthetic patient lives. population. Among these non-surgical Another reason for Baby Boomers’ interventions, increased participation in Cosmetic some of the most Procedures includes the widespread common procedures use of social media (e.g., Facebook, performed included Instagram), which has opened the injectables such as door for more straightforward sharing botulinum toxin about one’s Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (e.g., Botox, Dysport, “experience.” This added familiarity and Xeomin, Jeuveau) comfortability with cosmetic procedures and a wide variety of promotes increased participation by the Facelift, Necklift, Fat Grafting, dermal fillers from older adult population. Upper lid Blepharoplasty reputable companies such as Allergan (Juvederm), Galderma Whatever the reason, the Baby Boomers Whether it be due to a culture where (Restylane, Sculptra), represent many appearance seemingly drives societal and Merz (Belotero, patients who norms (e.g., Hollywood, social media) or Radiesse), to name a continue to where “selfies” and virtual meetings (e.g., few. experience all Zoom) have become more commonplace, the incredible one thing is for sure, that is Cosmetic Why are Cosmetic benefits of Procedures have become increasingly Procedures so popular undergoing popular over the last several years, amongst older adults? cosmetic especially for baby boomers. Cosmetic Surgery procedures has become a widely to improve or According to The Aesthetic Society’s accepted practice for maintain one’s Revision Rhinoplasty, Surgical Lip Lift, National Databank of Statistics, nearly older adults, including appearance. Upper lid Blepharoplasty 1.5 million cosmetic surgical procedures men and women were performed in 2019, marking a 6.2% alike, and there are many reasons for this WHAT IF I'M INTERESTED IN increase compared to 2015. Similarly, increasing popularity over the last several COSMETIC PROCEDURES? there has been a 13.3% rise in nonyears. Whether you are considering a facelift surgical cosmetic procedures since to look your best for your daughter’s 2015, with nearly 3.1 million procedures For one, the social stigma surrounding upcoming wedding or are interested in performed in 2019. the aesthetic plastic surgery field is nearly receiving filler under your eyes to look less gone. This is especially true as more and tired, you should consult a physician with Cosmetic Surgery Trends more people, including older adults, focus specialty training in the area you want Baby Boomers on their outward appearance regarding to improve. Furthermore, ensure your Older adults (ages 51 and up) represent their health and self-improvement. doctor is well-versed in surgical and nonmany patients undergoing cosmetic Perhaps the Baby Boomers understand surgical facial rejuvenation procedures procedures, constituting 39% of the what scientists have known for years: to guarantee a aesthetic surgical patient population. attractive people tend to be more comprehensive Nearly 571,000 cosmetic surgical successful in life. evaluation. Lastly, procedures were performed in this choose a surgeon older population, with some of the most For instance, data suggests more whom you trust. popular procedures being Facelift, Eyelid attractive people tend to be more Surgery, and Liposuction, amongst others. successful in the workplace. For that In Good Health, reason, Baby Boomers often use cosmetic Dr. Blake Raggio Regarding non-surgical therapy, older procedures to remain competitive in the Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon adults underwent nearly 1.5 million workplace, where younger colleagues www.RaggioMD.com procedures in 2019, representing dominate. For other older adults, an info@raggiomd.com The River Region’s 50+ Lifestage Magazine
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