Social media platforms have created a constant stream of highly edited, carefully selected images that can subtly and sometimes significantly shift perceptions of beauty, aging and self-worth. For many patients, especially younger generations, the line between enhancement and expectation has become increasingly blurred.
As Millennials move into their 30s and 40s, their approach to aging is starting to look distinctly different from the generations that came before them. Rather than waiting for more visible signs of aging to appear and then seeking out dramatic surgical transformations, many Millennials are taking a more measured, proactive approach.
While liposuction can create meaningful improvements in body contour by targeting stubborn fat, lasting, natural-looking results depend not only on fat removal but also on how the skin responds after surgery. Combining liposuction with a tightening or lifting procedure can improve both the contour and the overall outcome if the skin does not contract well.
"I personally would guide you to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which has excellent, excellent, patient-facing education, which is in a language that is easily understandable, approachable and is real."
Attractiveness of the nose affects how people view the face – with attractive noses actually drawing less attention than unattractive noses, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
