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Extreme Makeover, Baby Boomer Edition

Turning back the clock by turning to a smorgasbord of cosmetic and surgical procedures continues to be a growing obsession with middle-aged Americans. And experts say there's no indication the trend has peaked.

Very aware that head-to-toe rejuvenation is possible, boomers -- female and male -- are opting for procedures that include liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, Botox injections, eye lifts, nose reshaping, laser hair removal, and chemical peels.

In 2005, nearly 11.5 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. While non-surgical procedures (such as Botox for wrinkles) dipped by 3.6 percent, the number of surgical procedures (such as facelifts) rose 1 percent.

People between the ages of 35 and 50 had 42 percent of the surgical procedures and 47 percent of the non-surgical treatments. And those 51 to 64 had 20 percent of the surgical and 24 percent of the non-surgical procedures.

While vanity plays a role in many age-defying decisions, it's not always the driving force, said Dr. Richard Fleming, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, Calif. Read more at healthfinder.gov

Choosing to have plastic surgery is an important decision, and so is selecting a plastic surgeon. Whether you're considering cosmetic surgery to improve your appearance or reconstructive surgery to correct defects or improve function, you want a board-certified surgeon with the skill and training to help achieve your goals.

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