Looking As Young As You Feel

With all the baby boomers soon to reach their "Golden Years", the present trend in increased plastic surgery procedures displays no signs of slowing down. And that is 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 changed so dramatically in the last ten years that cosmetic surgery procedures increased practically 150%.

But, while it might seem that almost everyone 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 would always advise against radical surgeries but would 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 advantages of cosmetic surgery are vital but so are the less obvious changes in how a person feels about themselves".

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

So what are some of the most sought-after procedures for restoring a much more young appearance? Let us begin 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 among the most common. They are 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 will begin at the top and work our way down. For women, surgeries on breasts are extremely common. Whilst younger women usually see a plastic surgeon for breast augmentation; older women are likely to have a breast lift. Larger breasted women might choose breast reduction to relieve back strain and prevent early sagging.

Arm, buttock, and thigh lifts could remove sagging skin and fat from those areas for a much more "toned" look. Tummy tucks are quite common, particularly in women who have borne children and men who develop the "beer belly" of middle age. (And whilst we're talking about men, according to Dr. Diktaban, a plastic surgeon is almost as likely to treat a male patient as a female. Though, men are just beginning 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 extra medical training can a surgeon be properly qualified to perform cosmetic surgery. Also consider a physician with advanced training in such state of the art techniques as endoscopy. Endoscopy is an advanced technique which 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 website.

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.