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Plastic Surgery For the Win

Plastic Surgery For the Win The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery in Today's Society Finally able to shake off the stigma of catering to the needs of the vain and the narcissistic, cosmetic surgery is now sought as a mind-body wellness solution not by Barbie wannabes, but by men and women simply wishing to improve their lives. This infographic lists the most popular surgical procedures and takes a look at the physical and psychological impact of cosmetic surgery in different environments. America Under the Knife Few are those who still put the equal sign between "plastic" surgery and "vanity" surgery; most are now seeing it for what it truly is: a long-term investment in oneself. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in 2012 there were: 14.6 million 5.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures, reconstructive surgical procedures, 5% more than in 2011 1% more than in 2011 Top Five Cosmetic Surgical Procedures in 2012 (number of procedures): Breast augmentation Nose reshaping 286,000 Eyelid surgery Liposuction 243,000 204,000 Facelift 202,000 126,000 Top Five Minimally-Invasive Top Five Reconstructive Surgical Cosmetic Procedures in 2012 Procedures in 2012 (number of procedures): (number of procedures): Botox - 6.1 million Tumor removal - 4.2 million Tissue fillers - 2 million Laceration repair - 291,000 Chemical peel - 1.1 million Maxillofacial surgery - 209,000 Laser hair removal – 1.1 million Scar revision - 171,000 Microdermabrasion - 974,000 Hand surgery - 123,000 91% of all procedures 9% of all procedures Female Male Vs. 12.8 million number of procedures: 1.3 million number of procedures: - 11.4 million minimally-invasive - 1.3 million surgical - 1 million minimally-invasive - 204,000 million surgical The Social Impact Seeing and Being Seen In the annual poll from the American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery surveying 752 board-certified surgeons, it was reported a 31% increase in plastic surgery requests as a result of the social media influence. Most common procedures include rhinoplasty, botox injections and chin implants. First-time cosmetic surgery patients reported: Number of years erased by cosmetic procedures: 8.7 from the following procedures (combined): 5.7 years- facelift and necklift 2 years - eyelid surgery more enjoyment in life satisfaction higher self-esteem feeling more attractive relieve stress, anxiety and depression 1 year - forehead lift Discrimination no More More and more American teenagers resort to plastic surgery to combat bullying. The majority of their parents (68% of respondents to a RealSelf.com online survey) consider cosmetic surgery a viable option to stop bullying, harassment and depression. Most popular procedures among 13-19 year olds in 2012 (number of procedures, both surgical and minimally-invasive): 72,778 33,673 25,241 20,954 15,142 Laser hair removal Nose reshaping Laser skin resurfacing Laser treatment of leg veins Breast reduction in men (gynecomastia) A Better Bedroom Experience Among the women who underwent cosmetic surgery procedures and participated in a recent online survey conducted by RealSelf.com: 95% reported improvements in body image 61% said their sex life has improved 70% said they were more satisfied with their intimate lives after the procedure 73% said their partner lives have also improved Depending on the type of procedure, the following reported improvement in sex life: Achieving orgasm was easier for: 81% of the breast enlargement patients 30% of patients undergoing breast enhancement 68% of body surgery patients 50% of patients undergoing body surgery 32% of facial surgery patients "The Beauty Advantage" in the Workplace Studies show that physically-attractive people are more Getting ahead at work: likely to get hired, receive higher salaries and be promoted more often than their less attractive peers. According to an exclusive Newsweek poll: 68% believe good-looking women will have an easier time pursuing a successful career 52% believe good-looking men will have an easier time at work Getting a job: 72% believe an attractive woman is more likely to land a job 63% believe an attractive man is more likely to get a Getting a promotion: 72% think a good-looking woman is more likely to get a promotion 58% think a good-looking man is more likely to get a promotion Sense of humor Experience Important Attributes in the Workplace 6.7 8.9 6.8 Education (rated on a scale from 1 to 10) 8.5 7.1 Confidence Looks Quick fixes for a career boost: Soft tissue fillers – makes face lok fuller and softer Plastic Surgery for a Better You Botox - erases frown lines Your plastic surgeon can help you: Pulsed light procedures - removes age spots from face and hands Set realistic goals in order to achieve maximum satisfaction Decide what procedures are best to achieve the desired look Sclerotherapy - dissolves discolored veins. Weigh the risks and rewards Properly inform you about recovery times and post-care Eye and face lifts Access advantageous finance options Cosmetic surgery is neither about living up to the "ideal" standards set by today's society, nor about trying to look younger than we are. Women and men who resort to surgical procedures do it to gain a refreshed look that will reflect the way they feel on the inside. It's the most effective way people can experience greater satisfaction in life, higher self-confidence, and a higher sense of life satisfaction. Sources www.plasticsurgery.org/Documents/news-resources/statistics/2012-Plastic-Surgery-Statistics/full-plastic-surgery-statistics-report.pdf nw-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/NW-General-Public-Beauty-Poll.pdf www.webmd.com/beauty/treatments/20060221/cosmetic-surgery-better-sex-life www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19338876 healthland.time.com/2012/02/21/how-much-younger-does-a-face-lift-make-you-look/ cercor.oxfordjournals.org/content/19/3/537.full.pdf+html www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2011/06/09/can-taking-10-years-off-your-face-add-10k-or-100k-to-your-salary Brought to you by IDEAL www.idealfaceandbody.com FACE&BODY

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Finally able to shake off the stigma of catering to the needs of the vain and the narcissistic, cosmetic surgery is now sought as a mind-body wellness solution not by Barbie wannabes, but by men and w...

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