COSMETIC SURGERY SOARS AS BABY BOOMERS AGE.Since baby boomers crossed the half-century mark, cosmetic surgery cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes, such as the improvement of the appearance of the face by removing wrinkles or reshaping the nose. for 51-64-year-olds has risen 47%, according to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Boomers are not alone. More seniors age 65 and over are choosing cosmetic surgery, a 113% increase since 1996. The most popular procedures for both age groups are eyelid eyelid /eye·lid/ (-lid) either of two movable folds (upper and lower) protecting the anterior surface of the eyeball. eye·lid or eye-lid n. surgery, facelifts, liposuction Liposuction Definition Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat from under the skin. , and laser skin resurfacing. "Due to healthier lifestyles, men and women age 50 and older are feeling good about themselves and want to maintain a youthful appearance," notes Paul Schnur, ASPRS ASPRS American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (and Geospatial Information Society) ASPRS American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery president. "As this large segment of the U.S. population ages, we anticipate the increase in cosmetic surgery to continue." |
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