Breast Surgery Tops 2012 Procedures
March 18th, 2013
Breast surgery returns to the top of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for 2012. According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 330,000 women chose to have cosmetic breast surgery, making it the most popular surgery again. It replaces liposuction, which comes in a close second with over 300,000 procedures performed last year. The remaining top 5 for cosmetic surgery trends include abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty or nose jobs. In my own practice, I have also seen more interest in facial rejuvenation, as well.
Designer Noses: Make Mine Like…
February 4th, 2013
The popularity of celebrity is nothing new. Fashion and beauty trends are in the business of capitalizing on popular culture. Americans are no less susceptible to this pattern of influence. The Kate Middleton nose is now tops on the list of most wanted look-a-likes.
According to Professor of Psychology at New York University, Denis Pelli, media and pop culture can change how the world perceives beauty. “We think of beauty as fixed to an image, universally, for all time. But when Kate Middleton became a royal princess, this enhanced her visibility and, in turn, changed our notions of beauty, that now other women now want to look like her.â€
The popularity of celebrity is nothing new. Fashion and beauty trends fuel the business of capitalizing on popular culture. Americans are no less susceptible to this pattern of idol worship.
I agree, because during initial consultations, patients often bring in a celebrity photo to show me what they want to look like after cosmetic surgery. While many aspects of cosmetic surgery rely on proportion, bone structure and symmetry of the patient, having a photo is useful for me to understand a patient’s expectations.
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