Couples Plastic Surgery Increasing Trend
April 30th, 2012
Couples seeking anti-aging rejuvenation and undergoing cosmetic surgery together represents a growing trend. While the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons doesn’t keep specific statistics regarding couples, they confirm that there is anecdotal evidence suggesting that more couples are having cosmetic surgery together. This current trend is consistent with the increase of cosmetic procedures performed on men, who now account for almost 10% of the total.
Last week, John Glionna wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times, where he offers a first-hand account about his own experience with cosmetic surgery. He laments about being prone to having saggy bags under his eyes and his wife bringing it to his attention. Glionna creatively describes these eye bags as “making you look like some punch-drunk boxer who’s gone too many rounds.” It is true that the puffy dark circles can make you look older than your age and appear tired and weary, even when you are well-rested.
Men are usually prompted to consider cosmetic surgery by their wives or when they accompany their wives to her plastic surgeon’s office. This might help to break the ice and for men feel more comfortable to discuss a little nipntuck for themselves. I have seen a gradual increase in men embracing the notion of undergoing cosmetic surgery. Statistics indicate that 23,000 men had eyelid surgeries last year to help shave a few years off of their tired appearance. It is second only to liposuction among popularity with male patients. I have seen a spike in both of these procedures within my own practice.
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More Men Opting for Nipntucks
April 17th, 2012
Last weekend the Los Angeles Times had a 2-page cover story about cosmetic surgery in their Image section. Topics ranged from couples getting surgery to examples of Hollywood’s roster of bad results. Topping Hollywood’s most well-known controversial nipntucks are Heidi Montag, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Jenner.
I happen to agree with the LA Times, these celebrities have had results that are outside the norm of typical results. Since I have spent more time in Los Angeles in the past 10 years, I find that severe aesthetics seem to be acceptable and perhaps even expected. However, it is most likely contrary to the expectations of most patients outside of the “Hollywood bubble.â€
Reporter Susan Carpenter points out that more men are having cosmetic surgery. I do agree with her, according to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there was almost a 10% jump in men having elective cosmetic procedures. I have seen a gradual increase in men embracing the notion of undergoing nipntucks themselves. Stats include 23,000 men having eyelid surgeries to shave a few years off of a tired appearance and almost double that number, 41,000 were liposuctioned to create a more fit appearance last year. Once almost exclusively reserved for women, men are no longer shy about considering cosmetic surgery for themselves, buying into the adage “Look good, feel good.”
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