The increase in cosmetic surgery

The increase in cosmetic and plastic surgery that have been taking place over the last few years is astounding.

There are a number of reasons why plastic surgery procedures may be increasing. These include:

• Society in general has become more accepting of people who undergo cosmetic changes.
• There has been a large increase in the number of TV shows about cosmetic procedures.
• The importance of physical appearance is being emphasized in our every day lives.
• Cosmetic surgery is sold as lifestyle choice versus a medical procedure
• Celebrities are hounded by a continual media frenzy over who got what procedure.
• There is more evidence than ever before that better looking people get significantly more positive attention in many aspects of their lives.
• The cost of cosmetic surgery in general has come down.
• A number of companies now offer financing for plastic surgery.
• Medical advances have lead to faster recovery times.
• There has been an increase in “easier” minimally invasive procedures being performed
• The older view that only “rich white people” can afford plastic surgery is gone. People of all backgrounds now undergo cosmetic procedures on a regular basis.

Combine all of the above and you get a healthy cosmetic beauty industry!