Sarkozy Effect

24 May 2010 - There is a rumor going around that French President Nicolas Sarkozy went for some nip/tuck work before his marriage to former supermodel Carla Bruni. The simple aim was to look better and to narrow the age gap of 13 years.While there no evidence to confirm the rumor, it did spark an increase an increase in middle-aged French men going for plastic surgery. And in the USA swimming legend Mark Spitz advertised Botox, while actor Michael Douglas admitted to a facelift. So should we be pleased with this drinking from the Fountain of Youth? I think I am more a traditionalist and feel it is a challenge to age gracefully. Nobody is perfect. But the image of the rough and tough guy who does not shower or shave for a week is no longer in vogue.