The oldest of the baby boomer generation is their 60's and the youngest in their late 40's. This generation saw a lot in the growth of technology and were around for the big boom in computer technology, microwaves, cell phones and technological advances in surgery. They are ecstatic that lasers are now being used in most surgeries that at one time seemed impossible or scary, seem much easier and less invasive. In their day, if you had bad vision, you wore glasses and contacts were the greatest invention. Those wishing to rejuvenate their faces had to undergo a major facelift that needed to be hidden or risk being ostracized. Now they are rejoicing that they can fix some imperfections that they have either had all their lives or that in their older age, are just now wanting to remedy.
Not wanting to look like their moms or dads with heavy thighs or big bellies, they are choosing fat removal surgery. Laser liposuction has increased in the past 5 years and is at an all time high, with this age group accounting for its share of numbers. The surgery fits in with their busy schedules, their need for privacy, and their need to look younger. With hardly any down time, and no bruising, swelling or scarring, Baby Boomers are setting up consultations with their doctors to see if they are a candidate.
Suitable candidates are those who are in good general health, who only have about 10 pounds of excess fat to lose in up to three body parts. This fat reduction surgery is performed in a doctor's office as it does not require general anesthesia. This reduces the risk for this age group significantly. Instead, a local anesthetic is injected into each area to be treated. A tiny hollowed out needle, called a cannula, is inserted under the skin.
A laser is part of the cannula and once under the skin, it melts the fat evenly and turns it to liquid. The cannula suctions it out. Stitches are not required, for the tiny incision points to accommodate the tiny cannula. This makes scarring almost invisible. Patients require about 48 hours of light to moderate activity and there is virtually no pain, blood or scarring. Patients generally leave the hospital about three hours post surgery. Wearing a compression garment required for the three full days and nights immediately following surgery and for some body parts, the garment is worn for at least 8 hours a day for next two weeks. Pain medication not really necessary, but if patients do experience any discomfort, over the counter pain relief is all that is needed.
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