Plastic surgery doesn’t have a negative impact on people’s relationships

It’s always a very personal decision to choose to have plastic surgery. However, many people still factor in their loved ones when making it – particularly their partner.

IT NOW TRANSPIRES THAT THIS IS RARELY THE DEAL-BREAKER THAT MANY IN A RELATIONSHIP EXPECT IT TO BE.

According to a new Google survey commissioned by RealSelf, 45% of people say that plastic surgery wouldn’t change how they feel about their significant other if they have a procedure done. A further 38% also revealed that they would happy with their partner choosing to undergo certain procedures. Meanwhile, just 13% of people quizzed in the survey said that they would potentially think negatively of their partner for going under the knife.

MORE MEN ENJOYING PLASTIC SURGERY

The results coincide with the rising number of married people – particularly men – who have enjoyed the benefits of plastic surgery in recent years. Back in 2014 (when the number of men having cosmetic surgery had just shot up by 17%), the spike was put down to the fact that husbands now want to look as amazing as their surgically-enhanced wives do.

Discussing the trend, psychologist Amanda Hills told Mail Online: “The rise of the metrosexual man, personified by celebrities such as David Beckham and Shane Warne, has certainly put pressure on other men to look a certain way.” She added: “But mostly, I think men see women who have had surgery looking flawless and feel compelled to match them. They believe this is what women want.”

In addition, it seems men aren’t just happy with their girlfriends and wives going under the knife – they are actually rooting for them to do so. A survey by Voucher Codes Pro has previously found that 24% of men actually want their partner to undergo a form of cosmetic surgery since it will make them both look and feel better.

Are you interested in cosmetic surgery?

It’s understandable that you’ll want to factor your significant other into your decision to have cosmetic surgery. Luckily the evidence shows that they’ll more than likely be on board with it! If you’ve decided on a procedure, be sure to find out all the information you need on it by getting in touch with Belvedere.

SOURCE: https://www.belvedereclinic.co.uk/blog/2018/04/30/plastic-surgery-doesnt-have-a-negative-impact-on-peoples-relationships/

People are using plastic surgery to combat age discrimination in the workplace

IT’S ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A PERSON ON THE BASIS OF THEIR AGE. HOWEVER, THIS PREJUDICE IS HARD TO PROVE – ESPECIALLY IN THE WORKPLACE.

Despite the 2006 EU Employment Framework forbidding employers from passing up people for jobs based on their age, it seems those who don’t possess a youthful appearance are still missing out on roles, promotions and career opportunities because of their looks. That is, until now.

According to a report, the more mature demographics are looking to get a leg-up in the job market by levelling the playing field with the help of plastic surgery. It’s particularly being used in the United States, where those above a certain age are turning to procedures such as facelifts to knock a few years off their appearance.

Doctor Grant Stevens – president-elect of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – explained: “They don’t want to look older because they wear their resume on their face.” He added: “What if you’re 50 years old and you’re looking for a job and you’re competing with a 25 or 30-year-old? What if you’re 45?”

The ASAPS has previously found that the number of people having cosmetic surgery over the age of 65 has more than doubled in the past two decades. In addition to this, 75% of those aged between 65 and 75 are completely new to going under the knife.

Geriatrician Bill Thomas has argued: “People are making a calculated decision, trying to escape the stigma of ageing and buy a little time, be in the world and not be sidelined because of their appearance.”

So what’s the most popular procedure for those over the age of 65? An eyelift ( Upper Blepharoplasty & Lower Blepharoplasty ). All in all, this treatment was performed on over 39,772 patients over the age of 65 in America in 2015.

Can surgery help you?

There’s no need to feel like you’re at a disadvantage in the workplace just because of your age. Instead, you can shave years off your appearance with the help of cosmetic surgery. If you’re ready to experience going under the knife just like many others have before you, be sure to get in touch with Belvedere.

SOURCE: https://www.belvedereclinic.co.uk/blog/2018/04/24/people-are-using-plastic-surgery-to-combat-age-discrimination-in-the-workplace/

What is causing the growing popularity of arm lift surgery?

An astonishing 67% of men and 57% of women are overweight in the UK. The same alarming trend can be seen in the US. However, it seems large numbers of people are now making an effort to experience extreme weight loss – and this is leading to an increase in arm lift surgery.

IN FACT, THE ARM LIFT PROCEDURE IS NOW CARRIED OUT AN AVERAGE OF 15,000 TIMES A YEAR IN AMERICA.

Extreme weight loss – whether it’s achieved naturally or through treatment such as a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve – is prone to leaving patients with skin sagging from their arms. The only viable option to remove this unsightly sagging is to undergo an arm lift. Also known as brachioplasty, it’s a procedure in which a surgeon reshapes and contours the upper arm. Anyone can take advantage of it; however, it’s typically popular with those who have shifted huge amounts of weight.

American media outlet WINK News recently welcomed Dr. Michael Kim on to one of their broadcasts to discuss the procedure with news anchor Kristin Sanchez. He revealed that arm lifts are especially popular amongst people between the ages of 30 and 60. He also added that it’s not uncommon for other age groups to take advantage of the surgery as long as they’re in good health and are likely to make a speedy recovery.

Dr. Kim said: “It’s a very safe, relatively straight-forward procedure.” He added: “Most of the patients are extremely happy. Once you cut that skin out it’s almost like a normal arm – it looks great!”

The surgeon also explained that there was no other feasible way to lose the sagging skin from the arms without going under the knife. This means that other attempts – such as a change in diet or increased exercise – can prove futile.

Are you fed up with your arms?

Life’s too short to accept your imperfections. After all, you can take action and improve your appearance with the help of plastic surgery. Whether you require an arm lift or have set your sights on a different procedure, be sure to find out all the information you need by getting in touch with Belvedere.

SOURCE: https://www.belvedereclinic.co.uk/blog/2018/04/20/extreme-weight-loss-leads-to-growing-popularity-of-arm-lift-surgery/

It's official - Millennials are huge fans of cosmetic surgery

Millennials are a notoriously difficult demographic to please. So much so that those who make up the generation recently made headlines when they turned against the popular TV show Friends.

THIS IS WHY IT’S ALL THE MORE IMPRESSIVE TO HEAR THAT MILLENNIALS ARE HAPPY TO GIVE COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES A THUMBS UP IN A CLIMATE WHERE THEY’RE OFTEN QUICK TO SHOOT THINGS DOWN.

According to a new survey carried out by Zalea, 40% of millennials have either had a cosmetic procedure or would consider having it in the next 12 months. Out of these, 75% admitted that they would be happy to go under the knife and have plastic surgery it if meant they would be happier with an aspect of their appearance.

Louis Scafuri, the co-founder of Zalea, said that these findings generally set the demographic apart from other generations who have come before them. He explained: “By and large, this younger millennial generation appears to express a stronger acceptance and willingness to consider cosmetic procedures, than the older generations.” He added: “This survey indicates that these kinds of procedures are becoming considerably more socially acceptable.”

Millennials – which is the term typically given to those people who were born between 1980 and 2000 – also featured heavily in a report released by the Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics in 2017. This research looked into the most popular plastic surgery choices chosen by millennials before ultimately compiling a top five list.

Unsurprisingly, boob jobs were named the number one procedure. This is after more than 700,000 millennials underwent a breast augmentation across the globe in 2016. Liposuction came in second, whereas a nose job placed third in the results. A tummy tuck came in fourth – but this wasn’t for lack of popularity. In fact, over 35,000 millennials shaped up with the help of a tummy tuck in America in 2016.

Are you a millennial?

It looks likely that the amount of cosmetic surgery procedures being carried out could soon hit new heights now that millennials are on board with it. If you fall into the demographic and are interested in going under the knife, be sure to find out more about your chosen procedure by getting in touch with Belvedere.

SOURCE: https://www.belvedereclinic.co.uk/blog/2018/04/18/its-official-millennials-are-huge-fans-of-cosmetic-surgery/

It’s time to open your mind to the idea of ‘couples surgery’

YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF COUPLES RETREATS OR COUPLES MASSAGES. NOW, HOWEVER, IT’S TIME TO OPEN YOUR MIND TO THE IDEA OF ‘COUPLES SURGERY’.

AFTER ALL, THIS IS THE NEWEST TREND IN THE WORLD OF COSMETIC SURGERY – AND IT’S ONLY SET TO BECOME MORE AND MORE POPULAR AS TIME GOES BY.

The concept is simple: partnered up people sit down together and decide to go under the knife. It all stems from the likelihood that couples often share the same goals when it comes to their appearance. For instance, a boyfriend and girlfriend who want to shape up might decide upon his and hers liposuction to get rid of excess body fat. Meanwhile, an ageing husband and wife might opt for a facelift in an effort to knock a few years off their face.

The trend has officially entered mainstream consciousness following an article published by Allure. The feature includes the opinions of a number of world-renowned surgeons who have dealt first-hand with improving the appearance of couples. Julius Few, a professor of plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, told Allure that the trend isn’t subject to a certain demographic. He told the publication: “I have had couples come in prior to their wedding, after their kids went off to college, and at every stage in between.”

Meanwhile, other medical professionals have outlined that the trend is the result of couples sharing ‘similar priorities’. New York-based plastic surgeon Haideh Hirmand told Allure: “Similar-minded people are together and have similar priorities.”

In addition to this, fellow surgeon Alan Matarasso added that anti-ageing procedures are the most popular ones chosen by couples who decide that it’s time for a change. “When we talk about couples, it’s often ageing procedures,” he explained. He added: “People are often relatively similar in age so they may have similar complaints.”

Is ‘couples surgery’ for you?

Whether your other half is keen to go under the knife or whether it’s just you who’s set your heart on a cosmetic procedure, now is one of the best times to enjoy the benefits of plastic surgery. For more information on your desired procedure, get in touch with Belvedere.

More than half of young women are open to the idea of Cosmetic surgery - and men aren't far behind.

A NEW SURVEY HAS REVEALED THAT PLASTIC SURGERY IS ON THE MIND OF MORE WOMEN THAN EVER BEFORE.

According to the research carried out by Mintel, over 50% of women aged between 18 and 34 are now open to the notion of going under the knife to improve their appearance. In this demographic, a whopping 52% would consider cosmetic surgery.

This means that more than half of young women are open to the idea of improving their appearance via surgery – and this figure could easily rise over the next few years.

Meanwhile, men – who have historically been less interested in altering their appearance with the help of surgery – are also coming round to the idea that a cosmetic procedure may be for them. Mintel found that 39% of males aged between 18 and 34 are now beginning to accept that a cosmetic procedure could be in their future.

So what procedures were both sexes interested in? Liposuction topped the polls for women. The treatment – in which fat is removed from the body to create a slimmer and more desirable figure – was closely followed by a tummy tuck. Other popular procedures that the fairer sex admitted to fancying included breast augmentations, eyebrow lifts and eyelid lifts. Men, on the other hand, were most tempted by the prospect of having a hair transplant. This follows the treatment being brought into the mainstream by men such as Wayne Rooney.

The research delved a little deeper into the findings to understand exactly why men and women are having more surgery than ever before. Surveying former patients who were thrilled with the outcome after going under the knife, 41% said that their decision to act was based on the simple desire to look better. Meanwhile, 33% confessed that they wanted to feel more confident in themselves. Finally, 27% revealed that they were urged to take action because they wanted to feel more comfortable.

Join the trend!

There have never been more people interested in going under the knife. If plastic surgery is a trend that you want to get involved with, be sure to find out all the information you need on the cosmetic procedures offered by Belvedere.

SOURCE : https://www.belvedereclinic.co.uk/blog/2018/04/05/over-50-of-women-would-now-consider-surgery-and-men-arent-far-behind/

Cosmetic surgery amongst celebrities in 2017 sparks trends

CELEBRITIES HAVE BEEN IN THE HEADLINES FOR DECADES NOW FOR ENHANCING THE WAY THEY LOOK AND MAKING THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER, FROM THE LIKES OF PAMELA ANDERSON TO VICTORIA BECKHAM.

Victoria Beckham

COSMETIC SURGERY IS A POPULAR WAY OF GIVING OURSELVES A CONFIDENCE BOOST, WHETHER IT’S YOUR BOOBS, TUMMYOR BUM!

Surgical procedures can ensure you’re comfortable in your skin, with the option to recontour your body and produce a more aesthetically pleasing body. As we continue to live in a world dominated by social media and looking great on various apps like Instagram, it’s clear that the pressure to look good has never been bigger.

Cosmetic surgery amongst celebrities sparks trends amongst the rest of us as we strive to look our best; big or small boobs, liposuction and buttock Enlargement are all popular ways to enhance what Mother Nature gave us.

In 2017, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) revealed statistics that showed us women are still favouring cosmetic surgery, with a particular focus. Women’s choices seemed to be solely concentrated on the body, with breast augmentation still being the most popular procedure. Up 7% over the last year, breast enlargements have taken on a more natural appearance as opposed to the oversized styles of the past.

The increasing trend of activewear and a focus on a healthy life may also play a part in women opting for cosmetic surgery on their bodies. As we strive for a more toned appearance, cosmetic surgery can help to address the stubborn areas that diet and exercise don’t seem to help. Similarly, as we continue to follow a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, tummy tucks are a way to eliminate excess skin and complete the transformation process.

Our fascination with celebrities has impacted our view on cosmetic surgery too. As Kylie Jenner’s lips hit headlines across the world, and Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle, our preferences towards our appearance shift. There is no doubt that 2018 will continue to see women following trends within the cosmetic surgery industry; whether it’s a more natural look or a drastic change to achieve the look we’ve always desired!

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