Plastic surgery is one of the marvels of modern medicine, with a wide range of options for face and body improvements. And today’s media outlets make it easier than ever before to gather information on the latest plastic surgery procedures. But how does this information apply to you and your concerns?
Every person is unique and has his or her own desires. What procedure or combination of treatments is right for you? And what can you really expect? EXPLORE PLASTIC SURGERY with Dr. Barry Eppley, Indianapolis plastic surgeon, who can provide you with a wealth of practical and up-to-date insights into the world of plastic surgery through his regular blog posts. In his writings, Dr. Eppley covers diverse topics on facial and body contouring procedures. You will be sure to find useful information that will help broaden and enrich your plastic surgery education.
In looking at the latest plastic surgery statistics listed in the Plastic Surgery News, the single procedure with the greatest area of growth was that of facelifts. The statistics show that nearly 116,200 facelifts were performed on patients age 40 or older in 2007, an increase of 14% over 2006. On the one hand, that statistic seems surprising given all of the non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures which are currehtly touted. On the other hand, I am not surprised as I have seen a similar increase in my own practice.
I think what is being ‘discovered’ is that the minimally invasive procedures have sparked more interest in facial rejuvenation for sure. But when patients come in for a consult, what they often find out is that the best value (what do I get for what I am paying) comes from a facelift-type procedure. The facelift may be combined with other things such as chemical peels, laser resurfacing, Botox, and injectable fillers, but the cornerstone of improvement comes from ‘traditional’ lifting and removing excess skin. A tightening and plumping approach if you will.
Also, what the statistics do not report is what type of facelifts are being performed. My guess would be that much of the increase is in the more limited or mini-facelifts that are so popular today. For patients in their 40s, a limited facelift can be a very quick and effective procedure that will stave off the need for a full facelift and more extensive facial rejuvenation procedures until a much later date…or maybe thet might never be needed at all if smaller procedures are done earlier and with some frequency over time.
Dr. Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleypalsticsurgery.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis
Tags: clarian north medical center, clarian west medical center, dr barry eppley, facelift, indianapolis
|
|||
Leave a Reply |
|||
|
|
