Make your face match the age you feel in your heart

Question: Why does it bother me that I’m starting to look like my parents?

Answer: “I never thought I’d find myself in plastic surgeon’s office.”

I hear that comment all the time. Our patients are vibrant, active and youthful. They find it deeply disturbing to look in the mirror and see an old reflection.

Two articles on the front page of last Tuesday’s Accent section caught my attention.

One was titled “Is Your Age Your Superpower?” It discussed the lack of appropriate media presence and vocabulary for the not-so-senior people who are in their mid-50s and older.

Lower on the page, there was another article about President Trump complimenting France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, on her figure – telling her she’s “in such good shape.”

Welcome to the world of today’s senior, whose preconceived notions of how they would look and feel physically, and how they would feel about how they look, don’t match their reality.

While many grew up hearing people say, “You’re as young as you feel,” the truth is that the adage only goes so far. Many even find themselves treated differently based on preconceived notions of what’s to be expected at their age.

Take the term “‘resting bitch face” (RBF) as an example. RBF is a relaxed face that looks unhappy. Imagine you need help from one of two salespeople. One has RBF, the other does not. Which face, or salesperson, would you chose? It’s not fair, but it’s real, right?

As for our parents, attitudes toward age and life expectancy were different back then. They acted and even looked older, and the procedures for rejuvenation were not as available nor prevalent for them.

To bring it full circle, if you’re bothered that you look (old) like your mom or dad, come visit us. We get it! Let’s have a conversation about how we can help. There are many procedures available that can truly help you love your reflection and ultimately help you look as good as you feel, inside and out!