The Surge in Cosmetic Procedures Performed on Baby Boomers
Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons collects data from the many thousands of cosmetic procedures across the United States. This reveals national trends of the specific types of treatments that are popular with each age demographic. This past year showed a big spike in cosmetic procedures for baby boomers. Dr. John LeRoy performs advanced plastic surgery for all age-groups, but it’s important to consider why there is an influx of patients who were born between the years 1946 and 1964.
Potential reasons why more baby boomers are turning to cosmetic procedures
- Because of cultural shifts, dating at an older age can become much more common. This can cause patients in their 50’s and 60’s to turn toward cosmetic surgery to improve or maintain their appearances.
- Age is only a number. More and more baby boomers are realizing that they can choose to look and feel younger, no matter their age.
- Each year, the effectiveness and customization of cosmetic procedures is improved from the year before. Plastic surgery is now more easily tailored to the specific needs of every patient.
The top cosmetic procedures for baby boomers
According to the data collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there are a handful of cosmetic procedures that had a recent spike in popularity with baby boomers. Dr. John LeRoy performs all of these different treatments for numerous age demographics.
Popular cosmetic choices for the face
Botox® and Dysport® are is a household name for how well it fades fine lines and wrinkles in common “problem areas” like frown lines and crow’s feet. Many patients appreciate how quickly this injectable is performed without requiring any recovery time.
Facial Fillers are considered to be one of the best forms of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. They add volume, shape and contours to areas of the face that have been affected by the natural aging process. Dr. John LeRoy offers
A traditional Facelift and Dr. John LeRoy’s own Band Aid Mini Facelift are both prevalent procedures each year in the baby boomer demographic for facial rejuvenation. They give many people the choice to counteract their physical effects of aging while still maintaining natural-looking results.
Popular cosmetic choices for breasts and body
- Liposuction is an efficient way to eliminate pockets of excess fat on the body. It’s not a replacement for diet or exercise, but it’s certainly a way for patients to receive help on achieving their desired body shape and contours. Conveniently, liposuction is offered in-office with gentle numbing. For subtle changes, Dr. John LeRoy offers his refined Band Aid Liposuction that is optimized for smaller quantities of fat removal.
- Breast augmentation is designed to enhance breast fullness, volume and contours. Dr. John LeRoy can pair specific implants that complement each person’s body type and frame. He has decades of experience with making sure that the results look naturally proportionate to other physical features.
As many baby boomers enter the world of cosmetic procedures, they can have more freedom to choose how they want to look. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. John LeRoy, call our office at 404.843.0840. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates on our various procedures and monthly cosmetic specials.