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 Cosmetic
plastic surgery for Baby Boomers shifts to
lifts... ASPS reports significant increases in
skin removal and lift procedures
ARLINGTON
HEIGHTS, Ill., March 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While cosmetic
minimally-invasive procedures continue to see an increase among all
age groups, baby boomers are adding skin and body lift procedures in
increasing numbers, according to statistics released today by the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Since 2005 for
people ages 40 to 54, thigh lifts increased 27 percent, lower body
lifts increased 24 percent, upper arm lifts increased 23 percent,
thread (face) lifts increased 22 percent, breast lifts increased 11
percent, and tummy tucks increased 7 percent.
Similar increases
in the same procedures since the previous year were also reported
for the age group 55 and older. In fact, the combined age groups
experienced a 12 percent increase in these cosmetic procedures from
2005 to 2006.
"Baby boomers are experiencing the unavoidable --
loss of skin elasticity with age," said Roxanne Guy,
MD, ASPS president. "In thirty year-olds, the need
for more invasive procedures can be delayed by
using injectable fillers and lasers. Not so for
treating the loose skin boomers are
experiencing."
A recent AC Neilsen
survey found that baby boomers not only want to look younger, but
also feel younger. The study showed the boomers perception reflects
a new middle age in their sixties resulting from their forties being
considered the new thirties. The desire to match their perception of
age with how they look is important to baby boomers.
A Harris
Interactive consumer survey conducted for ASPS in 2006 found similar
results. For instance, the ASPS survey of 800 women ages 35 to 69
found that the majority would prefer their face to look 13 years
younger.
The survey also
found women were most likely to be extremely or very concerned about
wrinkles and sagging skin. The majority (81 percent) of respondents
were 40 to 64 years old.
Close to 5 million
total cosmetic procedures were performed on women and men ages 40 to
54 in 2006, who made up 45 percent of total patients.
Patients ages 55
and older in 2006 made up 26 percent of total patients with 2.8
million total cosmetic procedures.
For more statistics
from the 2006 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Report,
information on procedures and referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons,
visit
http://www.plasticsurgery.org.
ASPS procedural
statistics are collected through the first online national database
for plastic surgery procedures, Tracking Operations and Outcomes for
Plastic Surgeons (TOPS). This data, combined with an annual survey
sent to American Board of Medical Specialties certified physicians
most likely to perform plastic surgery, results in the most
comprehensive census on plastic surgery procedures.
The American
Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of
board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000
members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and
information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-certified plastic
surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society
represents physicians certified by The
American Board of
Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Canada.
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