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...most baby boomers, a narcissist. In pursuit of the perfect body, we've tried spinning and step, aerobics and anaerobics, Pilates and Tae-Bo. But not even a hunky personal trainer and all those Kathy Smith exercise tapes can keep the lines, wrinkles and age spots away. No wonder plastic surgery is so big--with an estimated 4.9 million cosmetic procedures done last year, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, up more than 800% since...
...least, that's the promise, and that's why lasers have become the hottest medical accoutrement since the stethoscope. Plastic surgeons who once spent their time doing nose jobs on teenagers are now turning their offices into decorator-chic "medical spas," where they perform laser "facial rejuvenations" and hair removal as well as cosmetic surgery. At least 50 different laser systems are currently being marketed for cosmetic purposes. The market in hair-removal laser machines alone has risen from $85 million in 1997 to a projected $185 million this year, says Jacob Golbitz, industry analyst at Fector, Detwiler...
Laser surgery is far less expensive than full-scale plastic surgery and thus more accessible to people of every income and social stratum. "It's not just the young and the beautiful or the wealthy any more," says Jenifer Lloyd, a dermatologist in Boardman, Ohio. "I just lasered the wrinkles on an 85-year-old woman. Now she's dating again." Men, who account for about 20% of all cosmetic work, are succumbing too. Stan Madray, 36, who works for an entertainment company in Orlando, Fla., was unhappy with his "chipmunk cheeks that made me look older and worn...
Picking the right doctor, of course, is crucial. A number of boards certify plastic surgeons and dermatologists, but what's more important is the doctor's experience in the specific procedure you're contemplating. Some physicians contend that you need to have done 200 or more laser procedures to be fully proficient. When choosing a doctor, recommendations from previous patients are a better guide than come-on advertisements. "Very intelligent people make poor decisions when choosing a physician for plastic surgery," says Dr. Tina Alster, a Washington dermatologist known as Dr. Fix It, who sees an average of two patients...
...Glee Club. (We-me, his parents and his lovely sister Dianne-are all very proud.) On their retreat, the Glee Club played games, and apparently, one of these games was a variation of hockey. At least, this is what I assume since my roommate brought home a box of plastic hockey sticks...