How To Look As Young As You Feel?

With all the baby boomers soon to reach their "Golden Years", the present trend in increased plastic surgery procedures shows no signs of slowing down. And that's a good thing for 2 reasons. First, people are living longer and enjoying their later years much more. And second, the concept of what "old" looks like has been altered so dramatically in the last 10 years that cosmetic surgery procedures increased practically 150%.

But, whilst it might seem that almost every person has a plastic surgeon nowadays, there's still quite a bit of skepticism about procedures. That is partly due to the media coverage of celebrities who go too far and have many surgeries to change their appearance. A reputable plastic surgeon will always advise against radical surgeries but will use his full complement of skills and technologies to produce a better looking you.

Dr. Theodore Diktaban, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a noted plastic surgeon who is frequently interviewed by television and print journalists. According to him the obvious "external benefits of cosmetic surgery are crucial but so are the less obvious changes in how a person feels about themselves".

For patients who are hoping to counter the effects of aging, looking younger goes together with feeling younger. This is especially true when the results of cosmetic surgery look natural and healthy, rather than appearing to be artificially induced.

So what are few of the most sought after procedures for restoring a more young appearance? Let us start with the face and neck. Eyelid surgery, brow lifts, face lifts (both full and mini), forehead lifts, chin surgery, neck lifts and of nose jobs are amongst the most common. They're all concerned with the effects of gravity, sun, and other life-long contributors to sagging and wrinkling skin.

As for body rejuvenation cosmetic surgery, we'll start at the top and work our way down. For women, surgeries on breasts are really common. While younger women often see a plastic surgeon for breast augmentation; older women are likely to have a breast lift. Larger breasted women might opt for breast reduction to relieve back strain and prevent early sagging.

Arm, buttock, and thigh lifts can remove sagging skin and fat from those areas for a much more "toned" look. Tummy tucks are pretty common, especially in women who have borne children and men who develop the "beer belly" of middle age. (And whilst we're speaking of men, according to Dr. Diktaban, a plastic surgeon is almost as likely to treat a male patient as a female. Though, men are just starting to opt for facial procedures.)

Before selecting a plastic surgeon, be sure to rule out any person who is not Board Certified. Only with this rigorous additional medical training could a surgeon be truly qualified to perform cosmetic surgery. Also look for a physician with advanced training in such state-of-the-art techniques as endoscopy. Endoscopy is an advanced technique that leaves fewer and smaller scars and results in less nerve damage, blood loss, and bruising. You can discover much more about it and other topics on plastic surgery at Dr. Diktaban's site.

Dr. Theodore Diktaban is specialized in plastic surgery since 1978 and has the distinction of being one out of 180 physicians in this country certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Diktaban's passion for cosmetic surgery has earned the respect of patients and fellow physicians alike, as shown by his frequent listings by Castle Connolly as one of the "Best Plastic Surgeons in New York". Visit his website http://www.drdiktaban.com to know more about him and his specialization.