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According to an interview with Demi Moore featured in a recent issue of French Marie Claire, the actress is adamant that she has not undergone any plastic surgery. The 46-year old actress looks as stunning as ever, causing speculation as to what she is doing to maintain her timeless beauty.
We could talk all day about the celebrities who have undergone procedures ending in unfortunate results, but we hardly talk about who is doing it right … primarily because they are doing it so right that we don’t know that they’re doing it at all. And yes, I do understand that genetics and timeless beauty play a role in some of this. But, those of us who are “in-the-know,” know that there are other forces at work here too.
Regular maintenance, coupled with the know how to make small, subtle changes, are the key to prolonging a natural, youthful look.
The 30’s
The 30’s are a time to really beef up your skin care regimen. This is when the early signs of aging really start to show in your skin. The five tenets of good skin care are to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, repair, and protect. In English, that means a cleanser, a gentle exfoliant a few times a week, a non-comedogenic moisturizer to balance your skin, a reparative product like a retinoid to build collagen or an antioxidant like vitamin C to neutralize free radicals, and a sunscreen. Laser treatments like IPL photofacials or Fraxel treatments can go a long way to restoring a youthful glow by evening out your complexion. And if you have furrows and fine wrinkles, Botox may be a good option to prevent them from getting deeper.
The 40’s
The 40’s are a time when the effects of gravity really start to settle in and the face starts to lose facial fat. Eyelids start to get droopy and baggy, cheeks start to get hollow, and the neck and jaw line starts to sag. Different people have different rates of aging. These changes can start in the mid to late thirties for some. Others may not notice these things until well into their 40’s. In general though, subtle facial cosmetic surgery tweaks freshen up your face. These smaller procedures most commonly include eyelid surgery or brow surgery to wake up your eyes. Liposuction under the chin or a natural neck and jowl lift may be appropriate for others.
Often the best results are some small surgical procedures combined with the noninvasive fillers and Botox to restore facial fullness and erase fine lines. Laser resurfacing to improve the quality of the skin can also complement nicely. I call this the multimodal approach to combating aging. And I would bet that this is what Demi has been doing all along.
The 50’s and 60’s
The 50’s and 60’s are definitely the decades when surgery tends to be the best option for freshening up. Gravity has definitely set in, and often just the noninvasive treatments are not enough to get you the result that you want. The face and necklift is usually the cornerstone to a successful facial rejuvenation in these decades. I recommend a very natural approach because I think that this stands the test of time. Who wants their “designer” facelift to go out of style?! This is also the time when the multimodal approach is very effective, as the surgery will fix the contour problems and the dermatologic tools will improve the skin quality.
Did she or didn’t she?? And so, whether she did or didn’t, we salute Demi, along with Cindy Crawford, Brooke Shields, and Michelle Pfeiffer, for being ageless beauty icons and for making 40 the new 20, and 50 the new 30.
About Dr. Chang
Dr. Carolyn Chang is one of San Francisco’s premier plastic surgeons, known for delivering the most naturally beautiful results. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Chang serves as the Vice-Chairman for the Department of Plastic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Chang specializes in cosmetic surgery. In particular, her areas of expertise include natural facial rejuvenation and mommy makeover procedures. She is an expert in the natural SMAS-Platysma facelift and is known for delivering the most naturally beautiful results. She is also one of San Francisco’s premier mommy makeover specialists, specializing in breast surgery and body contouring and she currently performs one of the largest volumes in the area of post-pregnancy rejuvenation.
Dr. Chang’s aesthetic judgments and superb surgical skills have drawn attention from television producers, beauty editors, skin care companies, and professional associations who call upon her for her knowledge of plastic surgery advancements and professional expertise. CNN, The Doctors, and National Geographic have recently sought her professional expertise for their programming. Harper’s Bazaar Magazine named Dr. Chang on their Hot List of the 24 Best Beauty Surgeons, and W Magazine named Dr. Chang one of America’s top doctors for revisional plastic surgery.
Dr. Chang is known for her natural results and exceptional sense of aesthetics. With a “who’s who” roster of celebrity patients, including actors, musicians, artists, dignitaries, and socials, Dr. Chang is one of the country’s most sought-after plastic surgeons.
Dr. Chang and her husband Patrick King live in San Francisco, with the joy of their life, daughter Jacqueline.
For more information about Dr.Chang, please visit www.drcarolynchang.com.
