The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 2, Summer 2016 | Page 11

you Happy! By Dr. Deepak Naidu office procedures is even more astounding: in 2015, 6.8 million clients underwent Botulinum Toxin Type A injections, followed by 2.4 million people who had facial volume enhancement with soft tissue fillers. How would I explain these trends, as a plastic surgeon? Is 1. What do you love most about being a plastic surgeon? Every day is a new challenge. No two people are the same, so it’s fun to be able to individualize my recommendations with their treatment goals and expectations. My clients are also people who are interested in making positive improvements in their lives, and their excitement about their before-and-after results is contagious! 2. When is the optimal age to start fillers, Botox or noninvasive facial treatments and why? A specific number doesn’t come to mind, as every individual has a specific combination of genetic predisposition, amount of sun exposure, and lifestyle choices such as smoking that can impact facial aging. That being said, all of us will have that moment of clarity, when we look in the mirror one day and see something we weren’t expecting, such a it vanity? Staying competitive in the work force? Attracting dates? As with most things, it’s probably multifactorial; however, being more conscious of our appearance and how we present ourselves to others isn’t a bad thing. Living in Sunny Florida definitely means we spend a lot of our time outdoors. This translates into a more active, healthier lifestyle that encourages and, in many ways, rewards image awareness with social attention while boosting self-confidence. wrinkle or smile line…that’s when I receive the urgent call or text message! 5. What is your summer guilty pleasure? Enjoying sunsets at Pass-a-Grille Beach, after everyone has left. The evening sea breeze, the sound of the waves, and the colors in the sky are magical! 3. Is there any reason a person should not consider plastic surgery? Undergoing plastic surgery is a personal decision. It’s about improving yourself…not about pleasing or being more appealing to others. Don’t expect that your world will change, just by changing your outward appearance…ultimately, it’s who you are on the inside that matters the most! 4. What is the most common procedure you perform? We live in an image-conscious area with a warm climate year-round, so it’s probably not surprising that my most common surgical procedure is breast augmentation. It’s always swimsuit season in Florida, so why not look your best? If you can do something to improve how you feel about yourself, what’s stopping you? 6. Are you a beach or pool person? Definitely a beach person! I call it ‘toes in sand’ therapy…you’re automatically in a better mood! 7. Finish this sentence: During the summer, I’ll drink lots of... Water! My parents will be reading this interview, after all! But seriously, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially when you are spending your days outdoors! THE DISTRICT - TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE 11