Boomers Consider Nipntucks
August 1st, 2011
77 million baby boomers aged 47-65 are having birthdays this year in the United States. According to the Associated Press and a recent poll by Life Goes Strong, baby boomers expect to live their golden years in style, by looking good and staying fit.
Fox News highlights several of these new findings. 1 in 5 baby boomers already have had cosmetic surgery or would consider having surgery. Among this group not opposed to a little nipntuck, about half say they might improve their tummy or eyes. Turkey neck or the saggy chin is the next biggest worry, where nearly 40 percent would consider getting that fixed.
Many boomers, especially women, are actively taking small steps to look younger. Not surprisingly, a quarter of the women report paying more than $25 for anti-aging treatments, including various lotions and potions.
It is interesting to note that almost all baby boomers, or upwards of 90 percent indicate that they have tried to eat better to improve their health. I include myself in this group, because we now have the science and technology to live longer, so it makes sense to stay fit and live a purposeful life. Why not enjoy the benefit of hanging around awhile longer?
Reader Question: Fat Injections for Breasts
July 6th, 2011
Kelly writes:
So, what is the difference between the procedure of the ’80s and the procedure now? What would be the cost difference between this procedure and “traditional†breast implants? Is it dependent upon the amount of lipo done? Would it sort of be a “2 for 1″ deal?
Liposuction fat is now harvested with better survivability after placement, compared to the earlier technique. It is also injected as thin threads throughout the breast instead of a large volume in one spot. There are promising studies that indicate possible stem cell rejuvenation with fat transfer.
Positive improvements in technology include developments such as, fat graft injections interfere less than implants, increased mammogram and radiological expertise. Once the procedure is completed there are no further maintenance costs, as may often be the case with implants.
There are additional benefits of losing inches from liposuction of the hips, thighs, and/or abdomen prior to the fat transfer. The cost is not a “two-fer,†it is more like a one-and-a-half-er! Prices will vary according to the location of metropolitan area. Liposuction recovery may take up to 6 weeks depending on volume removed, whereas complete healing for the breast fat grafting is upwards from about 9 months to a year. The results are permanent. The procedure is sometimes referred to as a natural breast enhancement.
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