Erasing the signs of aging has become a national obsession, and both the medical and beauty industry are taking note.  Thousands of anti-aging serums line the shelves of beauty counters across the country, and innovative wrinkle removal treatments are filling up appointment books at the medical spa.  While some people turn to plastic surgery to redeem their youthful looks, others are steering clear of the knife in hopes of a better solution.  

Anti-Aging Trends for Baby Boomers

As the quest for the fountain of youth continues to drive the booming anti-aging market, elective surgery and beauty products are becoming a top purchase for many. So much so, that Americans are ready to shell out over $4 billion in 2008 for anti-aging products alone, according to the market research firm Focalyst (Source: CosmeticsDesign.com). 

Baby boomers are opting for non-invasive surgery procedures along with their product roundup, enjoying BOTOX over lunch, laser skin resurfacing on the weekend getaway, and attending a dermal filler party at the spa – all in hopes of stopping the hands of time without going under the knife.  

Anti-Aging Treatments Without Surgery

If you’re joining the millions of Americans on the quest for a more youthful look, skipping the pain and downtime often associated with surgery is possible.  Consider these top five anti-aging treatments that are already on many a baby boomer’s appointment calendar:  

BOTOX: accounting for nearly 3 million nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for men and women in 2007, BOTOX helps to remove frown lines and get rid of wrinkles around the eyes. BOTOX injections can be administered in under an hour, and do not cause excessive pain or discomfort. Most people experience only slight redness in the treatment area, and the injections can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures for long-lasting results (Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).  

Restylane Injectables: Restylane injectables are just one option in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, and these can be used to remove wrinkles, fine lines and fill out hollowed areas of the face. Restylane is also a popular choice for lip augmentation, so if you want to get that youthful pout, the gel can help you enhance the size and shape of your lips.  

Microdermabrasion: one of the easiest ways to erase fine lines and age spots, microdermabrasion treatments are available at many day spas and medical spas, in addition to the cosmetic surgeon’s office. Microdermabrasion treatments make use of microcrystals to buff away the top layer of skin and gently remove fine lines, age spots and other areas of damaged skin. These can be a fairly intensive treatment, but can be performed over lunch hour with no downtime required.  

LipoDissolve:  'lunchtime lipo' sessions continue to be the procedure-of-choice for thousands of people looking for a non-surgical solution to cellulite removal and weight loss.  A series of injections that target specific areas of the body are part of the LipoDissolve procedure that attempts to breakdown fatty tissue and release it through the body’s lymphatic system.  

Laser Skin Resurfacing: According to Lawrence M. Korpeck, M.D., a board certified plastic surgeon in Boca Raton, laser technology can be combined with other facial contouring procedures to make facial imperfections disappear (Source:  drkorpeck.com). Today’s innovative laser treatments such as SilkTouch and Erbium can eliminate facial wrinkles and improve enhance the skin’s surface.  

From LipoDissolve sessions over lunch to Restylane injectable fillers after work, baby boomers are turning to non-surgical treatments to reduce the signs of aging – and possibly stop the clock.  

Learn more about wrinkle removal treatments in our information guide, or visit our resource section to find the best non-invasive cosmetic procedure for your needs. If you need to create a complete anti-aging treatment program, a consultation with a professional cosmetic surgeon can help you find the most effective procedure.