subject: Cosmetic Surgery Is Now A Method For Normal People [print this page] In the past, cosmetic surgery reached out to a white female elite demographic; but the consumer base of this demographic is altering nowadays. Cosmetic surgery is now coming across an increased awareness among people of various ethnicities, men and other patients of varied age and economic status. The aspiration to change for the better was the most straightforward motivator for undergoing plastic surgery as enhancements to physical well-being were linked to social and emotional advantages.
The study polled and interviewed people considering plastic surgery within the next two years and came up with results that clearly reveal that cosmetic surgery is not just for the well heeled anymore; rather, with the dawning of reasonable costs and patient financing people from various income levels can now afford plastic surgery procedures. Of those who have undergone cosmetic surgery, approximately 30% have reported income of not more than $30,000; a little bit more than 40% belong to the income bracket of $31,000 - $60,000; and less than 20% earn more than $60,000 but not exceeding $90,000.00. It was noted that there was only a meager 13% of those who claimed earning annual income of almost $100,000.
A decade or so ago, cosmetic surgery was not considered as an instrument to get better quality of living; but that has changed these days. Seventy-five percent of patients who were interviewed expressed that they decided to undergo plastic surgery, believing that it could lead to an enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem, which could have a balloon effect on many areas of their life. Nearly 80% of those who were interviewed believed that cosmetic surgery may make them more outgoing because they would feel less vulnerable to the cruelty of others and 45% cited correlations between attractiveness and professional recognition, hiring decisions, promotions, and differences in salary levels.
It is clear from the surgery demographics data that many people from all age groups are undergoing cosmetic procedures these days; unlike in previous years when it was highly dominated by younger people. Of the total number of participants in the same ASPS research, 26% belonged to the 18 - 29 year-old range; 38% were 30 - 49 years old; and 36% were 50 years or older.
Finally, the study also took note of the decision period, which showed that cosmetic surgery was not really taken by the respondents as lightly as many believe. Roughly 40% spent more than a year learning what to ask, what the procedures actually involved, and what makes a surgeon best qualified to perform a surgery; eighty percent believed it was crucial getting as much information about the procedure as they could until such time when they were totally comfortable with the idea of going through with the cosmetic surgery.
