Barbie has been around for a very long time, and only...

Dr. Mary Lupo answers: Barbie at 50: Do patients want to look like Barbie?

Barbie is an icon of feminine beauty that seems to mirror our society's obsession with youth and appearance.  No matter how old she gets, Barbie stays firm, slim, pert, and pouty.  Do you think Barbie has in some ways led to patients requesting impossible dimensions and hard-to-maintain youthful appearances?


Mary Lupo, MD
20 months ago
By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

Barbie has been around for a very long time, and only recently has the desire for facial rejuvenation become main-stream. Patients now are smarter and understand that the best results are more natural and soft because of less invasive procedures and the fact that patients are PREVENTING the signs of aging by beginning procedures sooner.

Truly with aging, an ounce of prevention is worth the pound of cure. Women today really understand that looking younger is not a procedure, but a process that includes good nutrition, sun protection, and a myriad of non-invasive procedures.

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