Plastic Surgery: Can a lift give you a lift?

Can a Lift Plastic surgery can give you a lift in more ways than one. A study found that 87% of patients were satisfied with 87% of patients were satisfied their surgical improvements, including an overall boost in confidence as well as approval of the specific procedure. Upper Arm Lift (2,516 in 1997 vs. 22,969 in 2012) 813% Breast Lift (19,882 in 1997 vs. 127,776 in 2012) Five procedures that will lift you up have shown tremendous 543% Thigh Lift (2,895 in 1997 vs. 16,517 in 2012) 470% growth since 1997 Lower Body Lift (2,125 in 1997 vs. 10,119 in 2012) 376% Tummy Tuck (34,002 in 1997 vs. 156,508 in 2012) 360% Lifting always involves removing loose skin and fat in an area to create a smooth profile. Those most affected are: People who hawe experienced excessive weight-loss through surgery or dieting People who lose and gain weight frequently, which stretches the skin Older people who have skin laxity prom pregnancy, tanning or genetics From 1997–2009, bariatric 80% of those who have lost 46% of arm lift patients were surgery procedures increased, age 51 and above weight gain it back. hitting an overall high of 64% H46% growth in 2003, and a high of 220,000 procedures in 2009. 42% were age 35-50 2009 64% growth 2002 - 2003 142% 1997 In a study that looked at satisfaction following plastic surgery, after one year: 97% said they would recommend surgery to others 93% said they would do it again There's no denying that lifts are more popular than ever. In 2000, only 300 arm lift procedures were performed, by 2012 that number was 15,000. If gravity has got you down, maybe a lift will give you the lift you need. Sources: apa.org/monitor/sep05/surgery.aspx amednews.com/article/20120423/business/304239976/4/ aserf.org/attachments/122_PIIS1090820X05001123.pdf nbcnews.com/id/36716808/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/when-you-lose-wei ght-gain-it-all-back surgery.org THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, INC.