The baby boomer generation is aging and now often facing job insecurity or the threat of layoffs in this ever more competitive recession job market.
Lots of baby boomers have been active all their lives and, even though they are older, are unwilling to become more sedentary, and they are attracted to any way they can find that might help them stay as young looking and feeling as they can.
Since plastic surgery has become commonplace and very much more accepted in the last decade, it is only natural then that many of them would think of having work done.
Some boomers are also affected by a lifetime of sun exposure and may look much older than they actually are.
Looking tired all the time from sagging jaw lines and eyelids is a definite handicap in this youth oriented workplace and these people are searching for any advantage they can find.
So this is why many are thinking of having one or more plastic surgery procedures done, but the final thing that often convinces them to act is seeing what the effects are on others who have already done it.
These people do not only look younger, they feel younger, and the subsequent effect on their personalities is sometimes very dramatic.
Countless studies have shown that there is a powerful link between the body image a person has of themselves and their personality, so it is not a surprise when an improvement in the image has very marked effects on the personality.
This body image is a person's internal perception of how they look and often, especially if they feel there is something wrong with their appearance, the image can hold them back from achieving their potential.
So it may seem like vanity to have plastic surgery to some people, but there is the potential that a successful surgery could alter a negative part of the self image and unleash the true potential that person has always had.
People who feel better about the way they look are often more confident and will take action on opportunities they would have missed in the past.
For these people there are not just improvements at work, but often their social lives undergo a wonderful transformation after surgery.
Plastic surgery is an option that you should strongly consider if you feel you are not living up to your potential at work.
It did not take long for me to locate several plastic surgery clinics with qualified surgeons and it will probably be the same in your location, too.
I also found that there were some liposuction specialists, so remember to look for surgeons that specialize in your procedure.