Menopause Makeover
We only have one life, and you should enjoy it to the fullest. Whether it’s something as major as surgery or as simple as Botox, anything that helps you feel better about yourself and stand a little taller at the end of the day is all that really matters - Jennie Rodriquez
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‘Menopause makeovers’ on the rise as middle-aged women get tummy tucks, nose jobs and brow lifts post-period
Every woman goes through “the change” — so why is the menopause makeover trending today? Ramanadham believes social media has played a large role in raising awareness about the cosmetic options available and reducing the stigma around them. “In the past, there was still a lot of stigma around plastic surgery,” she said. “Now I think we view it more as a part of overall wellness and improving our self-confidence.” People are also living longer and want their outward appearance to reflect the youthful energy they feel on the inside. Ramanadham has patients in their 70s who, despite initial doubts, find that age isn’t necessarily a barrier to surgery.
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Everything Sagging All at Once? Might Be Time for a Menopause Makeover
The trend is more about the scalpel than the makeup brush. We asked doctors for all the details on procedures, price tags, and pain factor.
Forget the Mommy Makeover, It’s Time for the Menopause Makeover
You know about the Mommy Makeover—that tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation, and liposuction some women opt for post-childbirth to mitigate the body-altering effects of pregnancy. Well now, a new generation of women is going under the knife to combat changes triggered by another major hormonal event in a woman’s life: menopause.
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Beauty Step Aside, "Mommy Makeovers"—It's Time for "Menopause Makeovers" to Take the Reins
For the women spearheading the menopause makeover movement, addressing these changes to their appearance isn’t about jumping in a time machine. It’s about feeling and looking like they’re capable of doing everything they already are, like running a Fortune 500 company or being an active mother or grandmother. “They’re not trying to look 20; they just want to look as energized and youthful as they feel,” says Dr. Kassir.
Everything You Need To Know About the ‘Menopause Makeover’ Trend
And while you might think millennials and Gen Z are the most likely to go under the knife, Gen X and baby boomers are getting the most work done, accounting for 45 percent and 30 percent of total cosmetic procedures in 2022, respectively, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Menopause Makeover
With all the talk about the dangers of taking estrogen for menopause symptoms, and the ineffectiveness of many alternative therapies, one treatment outshines all of the others to alleviate menopausal symptoms: exercise. Many of the physical changes commonly associated with menopause may actually be a reflection of inactivity or aging, and not solely a decline in estrogen production, and several studies have documented the benefit of exercise in reducing perimenopausal symptoms.
Reclaim Your Shape: The Menopause Makeover
The Menopause Makeover is a comprehensive, customized approach to addressing the aesthetic concerns associated with changes in the body from menopause. It typically includes a combination of procedures tailored to each woman’s unique needs. This holistic makeover aims to restore vitality, enhance natural beauty, and boost self-confidence.
The Menopause Makeover: Embracing a New Life Chapter With Confidence
Remember when puberty hit and suddenly you were playing a whole new ballgame? Well, menopause is like puberty’s sassy older sister – she’s got some tricks up her sleeve, and not all of them are welcome! The lack of estrogen that comes with menopause signifies a major hormonal event for mature women. While Mommy Makeovers are typically performed for women who are looking to reverse some of the body altering effects of pregnancy, Menopause Makeovers are intended for women who are looking to take back control of their cosmetic decisions as mature women.
The Menopause Makeover: For When “Aging Gracefully” Gets Old
Because literally everything—from eyelids to neck skin to boobs to butt—falls off a cliff. Here, a dozen interventions women in this life stage are embracing.
Resources
The Menopause Makeover
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Health and Beauty during Menopause.
