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Most patients ask for a nip here or a tuck there to hide their age and feel good about how they look. This consumer demand is one of the major reasons why the field of cosmetic surgery is constantly and rapidly changing. Not only are these procedures becoming more affordable, but modern technology is bringing about new procedures with new techniques. There is also a significant increase in the number of qualified plastic surgeons performing these procedures. Social and technological factors equally contribute to the latest trends in cosmetic surgery. Socially, men and women are paying much more importance to their appearance than ever before. Personal image is playing a large role in careers and professional advancement. Many believe that looking young is a way to stay competitive. To satisfy this need, men and women have started to have procedures done at an earlier age. This boom is also spreading to the different ethnic groups. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing ethnic group going under the knife. In 2008, Hispanics comprised 10% of the 12 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed, with approximately 1.3 million procedures. AfricanAmericans followed at 8% with 910,000 procedures, and Asians came at 7% with 866,000 procedures. Cosmetic surgery is very common nowadays, among men and women alike. Statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that women go under the knife more often, but there has been a recent influx of men asking for cosmetic surgery. According to the ASPS, men accounted for 1,120,803 out of the 12,093,621 total procedures performed in 2008. Modern technology is making way to many cosmetic surgery procedures that require different techniques. Medically, new technologies are available that make cosmetic surgery more efficient than ever before. Laser technology has been more prominent lately, which can be performed in an outpatient facility or at the surgeon’s office. Laser procedures are safer as surgeons reduce can reduce complications significantly as compared to previous methods. Combination treatment plans are also making their way into outpatient facilities and operating rooms. Combination treatments involve having more than one procedure at the same time. This is both time and cost effective. For patients with a busy schedule, having multiple procedures is ideal, since they have already allocated time away from work and other activities for recovery. Also, patients will only have to pay for anesthesia and facility fees once. Some of the most commonly combined surgical procedures are tummy tuck and liposuction, breast augmentation and tummy tuck, and facelifts and fat transfers.
If you are considering any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is advised to find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area with the necessary credentials, training and experience. Your plastic surgeon can recommend what’s best for your needs and unique goals. Scheduling a consultation with your plastic surgeon is also a great way to learn more about what the procedure entails and ask any questions you may have, so you can make sure you have a safe and successful plastic surgery experience.
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