| It is not too bold a statement to call plastic surgery | | | | go for it. |
| mainstream. The cosmetic benefits that a plastic | | | | Aside from the aging population, there is another factor |
| surgeon can deliver are no longer relegated to | | | | behind the popularity of plastic surgery. It lies simply in |
| hush-hush gossip about celebrities. People typically | | | | the growing availability of plastic surgery and |
| have a strong urge to look their best, and plastic | | | | awareness of the cosmetic benefits that Beverly Hills |
| surgery is definitely a rising trend. | | | | plastic surgery can deliver. A ripple effect occurs |
| Data released for 2006 from the American Society of | | | | throughout the population as people undergo plastic |
| Plastic Surgeons reveal the popularity of plastic | | | | surgery. As more people have plastic surgery, they |
| surgery. According to ASPS surveys, close to 11 million | | | | expose their friends and relatives to plastic surgery |
| plastic surgery procedures were done in 2006. This is | | | | and its possibilities. It is not a rare sentiment for a |
| a 7 percent rise over 2005. | | | | woman to want a "mommy makeover" whether she |
| The findings of the ASPS indicate the top five plastic | | | | gets one or not. But for those women who think about |
| surgery procedures for 2006 were: | | | | it, plastic surgery is much more attainable now |
| | | | because there are many qualified plastic surgeons |
| 1. Breast augmentation (329,000) | | | | practicing throughout the country. It is a leading |
| 2. Rhinoplasty (307,000) | | | | specialty pursued by medical doctors in fact. |
| 3. Liposuction (303,000) | | | | Although plastic surgery is available and popular, it does |
| 4. Eyelid surgery (233,000) | | | | not mean that changing something about your |
| 5. Tummy tuck (146,000) | | | | appearance will solve your problems in life. Certainly |
| It is interesting to consider the reasons behind the | | | | there is some truth in the adage that if you look good |
| growing popularity of plastic surgery. A December | | | | you will feel good, but looking good does not mean that |
| 2006 article in USA Today examined plastic surgery | | | | life will be good. If you decide to consult with a plastic |
| among baby boomers. This famously large | | | | surgeon about a feature of your body with which you |
| demographic is approaching retirement age, which | | | | are no longer happy, be prepared to discuss your |
| inevitably includes some wrinkles and sagging. Some | | | | motivations for plastic surgery in a candid manner. An |
| baby boomers are choosing to spend their money on | | | | ethical and well-trained plastic surgeon will thoroughly |
| cosmetic procedures. USA Today reported that many | | | | assess each candidate's reasons for surgery to make |
| baby boomers adhere to active and fit lifestyles, and, | | | | sure that his or her decision is based on a |
| for some of them, this includes seeking to maintain | | | | well-grounded and healthy outlook. |
| youthful appearance. It is about wanting to look as | | | | With the level of skill available among plastic surgeons |
| young and vigorous as they feel. | | | | currently available and the awareness the public has of |
| Because there are so many baby boomers, their | | | | plastic surgery through television, magazines, and even |
| growing interest in plastic surgery is one element | | | | a good plastic surgery blog there is no reason to |
| driving the rise in visits to plastic surgeons. The | | | | believe that the popularity of plastic surgery will diminish. |
| generation that once dominated the youth culture still | | | | A relationship with a plastic surgeon is frequently the |
| wants to look young. And if they think plastic surgery | | | | beginning of a person's renewed excitement about his |
| procedures can help their lifestyle, many are willing to | | | | or her physical appearance. |
