New survey says 52 is the perfect age for plastic surgery
Did you know that there's an ideal age to cosmetically transform yourself? According to a new survey conducted by London's beauty and health retailer, Superdrug, when you're 52 years, 41 weeks, and four days old you should head to the plastic surgeon. Personally, we're not buying into that, but a survey of 3,000 women aged 40 to 65 found that one in three women are considering cosmetic surgery. Here are more of the survey's findings:
20% of women would get a face lift if money were no object
25% would like an eye lift
29% would want a tummy tuck
29% of those who wouldn't get plastic surgery would like to get Botox or chemical peels
29% would rather look 20 years younger than be a millionaire
the majority of women surveyed said Twiggy was the best aging role model
"The popularity of certain treatments is very celebrity driven," Dr. Darren McKeown, a London-based cosmetic doctor told the Daily Mail. "When a famous woman is pictured with a 'trout pout' then women will avoid lip enhancement, but when an A-list celeb is revealed to have had a specific treatment and they look great, then we see a peak in inquiries." Dr. McKeown also feels office pressure may have something to do with a woman's desire to augment her appearance. "When you've been in a company for a long time and have younger colleagues snapping at your heels the last thing you want to do is look tired. The average age of my client is in their forties."
Another study of 10,000 people conducted by Saga magazine found that women over 50 are much more caught up in vanity than previous generations.
They're 10 times more likely to use tanning beds or self tanner than their parents
They're 14 times more likely to use anti-aging products than their parents
15% of women over 50 also confessed to wearing padded bras--five times more than their mothers
62% feel they are more likely to be judged on their appearance than previous generations
Emma Soames, editor of Saga magazine, said age-defying actresses like 65-year-old Helen Mirren create additional pressure for older women to look their very best. We can certainly understand that, but Mirren is an advocate of aging naturally, and we hope ladies out there recognize that and try to make the best of what they have without going under the knife!
Do you feel pressure from Hollywood or your own personal environment to look younger? How many of you would get plastic surgery if money was no object, and what would you get?
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