A New President Means a New You!

A New President Means a New You!

Plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Citron of Livingston, NJ has made himself available to comment on the Top 10 Cosmetic Surgery Trends of 2004, as predicted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Our favorites, as culled from last week's press release:

- New, longer lasting soft tissue fillers for facial wrinkles and creases will challenge Botox for the number one spot among injectable cosmetic treatments.

- No more ice packs, extra anti-nausea medicine or over night stays? [N]ew products [will] accelerate wound healing.

- The number of total body lifts?including torso, breasts and for some patients, face and neck?will increase, as post bariatric surgery patients seek plastic surgery to rid themselves of excess skin left hanging after massive weight loss.

- After receiving plastic surgery, doctors will start referring their patients to others in the beauty world including professionals in make-up, hairstyling and cosmetic dentistry.

- Brow shaping will be the next "hot" cosmetic procedure for women, either surgically (lifting specific brow areas) or nonsurgically, with Botox or other fillers.

- With the advent of the "metro-sexual male," an increasing number of men will indulge in a regular routine of cosmetic skincare, including facials and light cosmetic procedures such as microdermabrasion, to achieve a healthy, revitalized look with little or no downtime.

- With a new president forecasted in the White House soon, an improving economy with higher consumer confidence will mean more Americans willing to invest in their appearance by undergoing cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures.