Cosmetic Surgery: the New Normal
June 24th, 2015
Is Cosmetic Surgery the New Normal?
This week’s Time Magazine cover has a provocative title, Nip Tuck or Else. Author Joel Stein predicts that cosmetic surgery will not only become more common, but those opting to age naturally will be in the minority. While elective cosmetic surgery has lost much of stigma for being exclusively for the rich and famous, I am less convinced that most women will feel compelled to undergo surgery just because it is fashionable.
As a plastic surgeon, I regard surgery as a major decision for my patients and disagree that a nipntuck is the new stylish makeup. However, the non-surgical procedures such as Botox ® and synthetic fillers top more than 5 times the number of surgical procedures like facelifts and breast enlargements. According to Stein, these quick fixes represent a whopping 83% of the treatments done by dermatologists today. There is no doubt that social media has had an impact on the perception of beauty and the constant scrutiny of an increasingly narcissistic society has driven the marketplace. In my opinion, the bottom line is to seek out ethical practioners if you are considering having cosmetic surgery and schedule consultations with Board Certified Physicians. Useful websites to check physician credentials are The American Society for Plastic Surgery and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, both organizations in which I am a member.
Are Breast Enlargement Results the Same?
June 18th, 2015
Are all breast enlargement surgery results the same? I frequently get this question in my office. The short answer is no. Each plastic surgeon has a particular aesthetic or individual style for how they do surgery, resulting in a specific “look” after surgery. My practice has been built on the natural appearance that I strive to give to my patients. While this is not every patient’s desire, the majority of my practice finds a natural result to be important. An effective way to evaluate a surgeon’s results is to look at Before/After photos.
According The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Breast Augmentation surgery, commonly referred to as breast enlargement or “boob job” remains #1 in the Top 5 ranking for the most requested cosmetic procedures for last year. More than 286,200 women chose to have this surgery. These statistics are consistent with my practice. It’s important to note that there are several choices for breast enlargement including silicone or saline implants and using the new technique of Lipo-Fat Grafting. I recommend that patients should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to understand all available options when considering a breast enlargement.
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