Plastic surgery got a nod from the White House in mid January when Michelle Obama, on the cusp of turning 50 at the time of the interview, told People magazine that she wasn't planning on having any work done or BOTOX injected—but she's also "learned to never say never."

 

An article published by ABC News revealed that the health-conscious first lady of the United States believes women "should have the freedom to do whatever they need to do to feel good about themselves." Realistically, she'd probably draw the line somewhere, but her comments indicate that plastic surgery is definitely on the table. She's an international spokesperson for health, and she understands the importance of a healthy opinion of oneself.

 

Obama has long told the United States and the world about the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, frequent exercise, and regular checkups—all of which also happen to contribute to a positive outcome in someone undergoing plastic surgery.

 

Dr. Wayne Carman may not have Beyoncé sing "All the Single Ladies" at his parties, but he does have something in common with Michelle Obama: He's a firm believer in healthy living and frequently performs face lifts surgery for patients in their 50s looking to gain a more youthful appearance. His plastic surgery practice in Toronto emphasizes a healthy lifestyle to enhance the outcome from cosmetic plastic surgery. Things like cigarette smoking and poor diet choices can lead to complications in the healing process, potentially leading to less-than-ideal results.

 

There is no disputing that good health from exercise and proper nutrition make patients better candidates for face lift and other surgeries.

 

People magazine reports that the birthday-celebrating Michelle Obama named workout guru Jane Fonda as a role model, someone she'd like to look and live like 20 or 30 years from now. The Oscar-winning Fonda built a career on promoting healthy diets and exercise, but revealed several years back to Today that she ultimately decided she wanted to look as good as she felt in her 70s, so she had plastic surgery done on her neck and chin and under her eyes.

 

Many people have remarked that Fonda bucked the celebrity trend in admitting that she'd had plastic surgery. She talked about the procedures on her own website, as well as with international media outlets.

 

"I swore in 2000 I'd never have anything done again but this year I got tired of not looking like how I feel and I wanted a more refined chin line like I used to have so I changed my mind," she wrote just after Valentine's Day in 2010.

 

She also opted to keep some wrinkles in order to give her face a more natural look overall, praising the look as one that didn't look "pulled or weird." Her decision certainly embodies the idea of doing what you want to do to feel good about yourself. Though many operations are universal, plastic surgery procedures are handled on a case by case basis, with no two patients starting from the same place or seeking the same outcome.

 

Dr. Carman meets with his plastic surgery patients in Toronto to thoroughly discuss options and risks, building an understanding of the desired goals to aim for the best outcome possible. Perhaps one day they will be the people inspiring magazine articles and massive, celebrity-packed birthday parties. One never knows … .