Pre-Wedding Facelift
August 17th, 2011
My daughter’s wedding is this November, when should I have a facelift to look my best?
Now! Modern facelift techniques have a relatively short recovery period, so most patients are out and about in six to seven days after surgery. However, the initial swelling and healing period following the surgery lasts for about 6 to 8 weeks. Having the surgery in September, you should look great in time for the wedding in November.
It is important to remember a of couple things. First of all, as mother of the bride, there is often significant stress involved in helping to plan a family wedding. Adequate preparation time for surgery and recovery help alleviate any last minute uneasiness. We have several of my patients writing blog diaries about their own experience having a facelift. Use our Search Feature at the bottom right side of the page to read them, some include actual surgery footage.
Secondly, it is your responsibility to follow before and after instructions carefully for facelift surgery. A smooth recovery often rests on patients following doctor’s orders following surgery. The detailed instructions that I give to my patients are designed to reduce the risks of complications and offer the best insurance for a speedy recovery. Finally, completing facelift surgery at least 6 to 8 weeks before any big event, such as a wedding, will enable you to look and feel your best. Allowing plenty of time for recovery assures a natural and rejuvenated look for the wedding. My guess is that you are going to look great in all the family photographs!
Trophy Husbands: More Men Getting “Nipntucks”
August 11th, 2011
Lots of people want to look younger. The middle-age crisis is certainly not new, however, now we have another twist. A new social trend that has people talking is the Trophy Husband!
According to a recent article by Kate Rogers, a Fox Business reporter, men in their 50s and 60s sheepishly accompanying their wives to the cosmetic surgery office to ultimately see what can be done to turn back the clock on their own faces and bodies. I have indeed had few female patients come to my office for a consultation and then have their spouse ask about nipntucks for themselves. Perhaps it is less intimidating than for a man coming in alone. Sometimes it is the woman urging the consultation to “refresh†her mate. At any rate, it is a delicate situation, as I firmly believe that the most appropriate surgery is done when the patient is personally motivated to seek a surgical cosmetic change.
Men had 1.1 million cosmetic procedures in 2010. Of the million plus procedures about 200,000 were surgical, but the majority (over 900,000 patients) currently opt for the less-invasive procedures like Botox ®. I have also noticed a slight increase for men coming into my office requesting a chat about facial rejuvenation. The most popular procedures asked about are eyelid surgeries to lift hooded lids, facelifts and liposuction.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, women still dominate the world of plastic surgery by a wide margin. This is conclusion is reflected in my own practice, as well.
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