Does Obama look 50?

I shared earlier how I felt that fifty was the new thirty. Baby boomers today are more active, vital and involved with their health and fitness than their parents were.  A great example of this is our very own president.   President Obama is making the headlines not only in the political arena, but also among those of us in the plastic surgery field.   I read an interesting article by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery blog that talks  about how the President’s recent 50^th birthday has brought to the forefront what a fifty year old should look like.

They mention the “’holy trinity’ of aging: (1) wrinkles, age spots and other superficial changes exacerbated by too much sun and smoking; (2) loss of facial volume, which highlights under eye bags and, finally, (3) drooping of the eyelids, nose, corners of the mouth and jaw.”

If we consider this trifecta in reference to President Obama we can see that he doesn’t exactly fit the mold.    The biggest reason is the president’s race.   His skin better protects form the harmful UV rays of the sun.  It’s also not only thicker, but oilier too.  A combination that save guards against the proclivity to wrinkle of paler skin.

Also helping the President’s appearances are the balance of exercise as an avid ball player and the healthy diet provided by the presidential chefs.     You can also not discount his cool as a cucumber attitude.   A relaxed personality avoids not only frowns but age lines.     The president is a great example of how we can all feel and look better with age.  After all, remember, 50 is the new 30!