As more and more people age, the market for anti-aging treatments increases. Some people simply want to look their best and put off the aging process as long as possible. Other people feel that their looks are important to their livelihood. This can include salespeople, politicians, TV journalists and actors. The number of options available to cover up aging and improve physical appearance ranges from the easy and inexpensive to complex and wallet-breaking.
One of the most common ways people strive to improve their physical appearance is through dental work. Nearly one-third of people say they are concerned by how their teeth look. That leads to a lot of people seeking out dentists to do dental work. For some, it will be as simple as teeth whitening, but for others, they will be willing to go to greater lengths to improve their teeth. That could include getting braces, having porcelain veneers put on their teeth or even getting going through tooth replacement with dental implants. The dental implant market is growing by leaps and bounds, with about three million with such implants and another 500,000 getting them each year.
Another common way that people look to improve their looks is facial rejuvenation. This is especially popular with older women. There are a number of facial rejuvenation techniques on the market. Some are relatively non-invasive, such as botox injections and the use of anti-aging creams. Others are much more involved and include things like collagen injections and plastic surgery.
Appearance changes don’t just revolve around the face for some people. Many people are unhappy about their weight, so they are willing to go to great lengths, including surgeries, to lose weight rapidly. This can include liposuction and body contouring. For those who are extremely overweight can have even more-invasive surgeries such as gastric bypass or gastric banding. Other types of cosmetic surgeries that can alter appearance include breast implant surgeries, butt lifts and tummy tucks.
One thing to keep in mind is that not only can many of these methods for improving appearance cost a lot and may not be covered by insurance, they also carry great risks. Surgeries carry risks of infection, blood clots and other complications. If you are considering an extreme treatment to alter your appearance, make sure you understand all the risk.
