WHY DO PEOPLE UNDERGO SURGERY TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE?

Certainly, aesthetic plastic surgery is not for everyone. But the fact that our society places a great deal of importance on appearance remains. Indeed, the current trend towards better fitness and a longer life span leave many feeling younger, but looking older. The best reason for wanting to improve appearance is to enhance self-esteem. The way we feel about ourselves permeates our daily interactions with others. Most of us do take pride in our appearance. This is evident by the billions of dollars spent annually on cosmetics and clothing. Once felt to be the province of Hollywood stars and celebrities, aesthetic surgery is sought more often by average men and women in many walks of life. The business community has shown increasing interest in facial surgery to eradicate the marks of aging, and persons of all ages are having nasal and other deformities corrected.

Many times, the enhanced self-esteem exceeds the improvement in physical appearance alone. It must be understood, however, that aesthetic surgery cannot be expected to save a job, a marriage, or to solve personal problems, particularly if the individual blames his or her looks for a lack of success or happiness in life.

Advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques have also made aesthetic surgery safer and more comfortable. Increased attention to preoperative evaluation and facial proportions has allowed for more natural and longer lasting results.

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