Affluent over 50s fuelling boom in cosmetic surgery . .

Affluent women in their fifties are embracing cosmetic surgery
as the latest lifestyle must-have, a new survey suggests.
The poll by Saga Magazine showed that more than a quarter
of women (26 per cent) said they had opted for 'silver sugery'
or would be willing to try it.

Eyelifts were the preferred procedure.
Second on the list were facelifts, followed by a tummy tuck,
liposuction and breast reductions. Only two per cent said
they would consider a breast enlargement.

Emma Soames, editor for Saga Magazine, said:
"Cosmetic surgery is not such the taboo it might once have
been, and for the over-50s it is certainly an option.
"However, it shouldn't automatically be assumed that
the grey pound will be used to change one's appearance.

Felicity Kendall had Botox injections but not surgery.
"There is a huge acceptance of the notion of growing old
gracefully."4 in 10 of the respondents said there was nothing
wrong with wanting to improve one's appearance - at any age.
However, 92 per cent of those who took part said it was
pointless to try to keep up with the looks of younger people.

The online poll, carried out last month by researchers
Populus, attracted responses from 7,817 people over 50.
Bosses at Advanced Cosmetics Surgery told recently how
there was a 'definite increase' in the number of people
aged 60 and over requesting treatment. They said even
some women in their 80s were having surgery.

TV programmes such as 10 Years Younger and Cosmetic
Surgery Live are believed to have helped reduce the stigma
attached to cosmetic surgery. A spokesman for the cosmetic
surgery group said "quite a few women" aged 80 had opted
for eyelid operations. "It not only makes them feel more
attractive, it also helps them to see better,"he said. "Even
women in their early 60s are coming for breast augmentation."

Jane Fonda & Debbie Harry have inspired other older women
to have plastic surgery A spokesman for health insurer Bupa
said: "It isn't just about covering up grey hair anymore.
With an ever-ageing population and more emphasis on trying
to look our best for longer, cosmetic surgery for those in their
later years is likely to become more commonplace.
"However, it is important people are aware that as they get
older, the risks of having a general anaesthetic may increase."

Source: MailOnline