By: Michael Bogdan, MD, FACS

This year, the oldest of the Baby Boomer generation will be turning 64 years old according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We’ve all heard of this generation of Americans born after World War II between 1946 and 1964, and now some people are talking about what they’re calling a “Baby Boomer Face Lift.” What is this procedure all about?

Otherwise known as a short-scar or mini-face lift, the “Baby Boomer” face lift is a quicker, less invasive, and more affordable alternative to a traditional face lift, and can be appropriate for certain patients in their 40s and 50s in particular who do not need as extensive surgical correction as a traditional face lift provides.

This type of face lift in Dallas uses significantly smaller incisions, ending at the earlobe so that scarring behind the earis largely or completely eliminated.

Even if they don’t have a “Baby Boomer” procedure, more and more people in the 40-65 age bracket are considering facial rejuvenation. That’s not just what I’m seeing, but also a national trend, at least according to researchers from Boston University School of Medicine and the Laser and Skin Cancer Center of Indiana. They found a dramatic increase in procedures performed and patient demand for dermatologic health care since 2000, and I expect the same holds true for facial cosmetic surgery.

What do you think? Will Boomers continue to take advantage of cosmetic surgery in the years to come?

By: David Stoker, MD

It’s a few weeks into 2010 and by now I hope you’re having success if your New Year’s resolution is to change your body image with modifications to your diet and exercise routine. As you lose weight and tone up, you may start to notice that a few areas of your body aren’t responding as well as you’d like.

For instance, weight fluctuation along with more regular, vigorous exercise like jogging can cause breasts to sag, combining with factors such as age, gravity, and breastfeeding to affect the shape and position of the breasts.

For this concern specifically, many Los Angeles breast lift (mastopexy) patients have chosen the procedure so that they can feel confident with their body from head to toe and show off all the hard work they’ve done to slim their bodies.

While it’s still early in the year, now is also a time when many people begin getting frustrated or discouraged with their health and fitness goals. If you’ve fallen into this camp, I encourage you to re-dedicate yourself and find that inner energy to make your goal a reality. And if you feel a few “trouble spots” – like love handles, or a belly “pooch” – are standing in your way, you may want to consider body contouring procedures like liposuction or a tummy tuck to help you achieve success.

Whatever your objectives are for improving your health or enhancing your appearance this year, don’t be hesitant to ask your doctor questions about the options that are out there.

Cellulite is a major aesthetic problem for many of the men and women who visit our Toronto cosmetic surgery clinic. Seeking an effective treatment that will banish those far-from-cute dimples from areas of the body like the upper thighs, buttocks upper arms and stomach, our clients want results with minimum discomfort and within their budget. Many also seek noninvasive forms of cellulite removal, straying away from surgery. That’s why we recommend the cellulite treatment Endermologie®.

Designed by LPG Systems of France more than two decades ago, Endermologie® was the first method approved by the FDA to temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite without invasive surgery. It is a 35-45 minute procedure that is an essentially deep tissue massage which reduces subcutaneous fat viscosity in the target area and promote circulation. This allows trapped fluids and toxins to be released and facilitate lymphatic drainage. This deep tissue massage, performed by a device that gently kneads and suctions the skin in the desired area, is what assists the body to minimize the presence of cellulite. Typical of many nonsurgical cosmetic procedure, a series of sessions is required to achieve results. As the body reacts to treatment, results appear gradually.

There is no anesthesia or pain medication required during or following the procedure, although a body stocking, called Endermowear, is worn during a session for sanitary reasons and to provide a smoother surface for the Endermologie® device to operate.

For the best results, it is recommend that Endermologie® sessions are scheduled twice weekly. Patients should drink plenty of fluids throughout the course of their treatment to help the body eliminate released toxins.

A Note About Liposuction
Some still believe that liposuction can effectively remove cellulite. Unfortunately, liposuction is not an effective way to get rid of cellulite. Although some methods of liposuction, particularly those that are laser assisted such as Smartlipo, can tighten the skin and smooth it out, results may often be far from desirable. Currently, lifts and full tummy tucks are generally the most effective ways to reduce dimpled skin surgically.