11.22.07
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Reports Data
As reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11.5 million Americans went under the knife in 2006 for cosmetic surgery. A new study shows that this statistic is largely due to the baby boomers becoming a larger portion of the older population.
A recent study showed that the majority of women, ages 35 to 69, wanted their faces to look 13 years younger and wished there was a quick fix to get rid of wrinkles and sagging skin. (Results as you might expect – something akin to asking someone if they want a free lunch.)
The study also found that there are many misconceptions about plastic surgery.
Surgery Misconceptions
The study found that there were five main misconceptions that the women had regarding plastic surgery its process.
The misconceptions highlighted were:
· Patients think there are scar free surgical procedures
· Procedures can achieve perfection and last forever.
· All aesthetic or cosmetic surgeons are plastic surgeons
All three of these points demonstrate the need for better education of potential patients.
The study also showed:
· A “mini†facelift will give you the same results as a full facelift
Also not true.
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