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More Couples Are Having Plastic Surgery

Posted on April 21st, 2012 in Plastic Surgeon

While there are no statistics on the subject, anecdotal evidence suggests that there is a rise in the use of plastic surgery by couples, according to a recent article in the L.A. Times. The story highlights the growing popularity of plastic surgery among men and a new cultural shift that sees spouses simultaneously pursuing cosmetic enhancement. The most important factor in rising couples’ plastic surgery is the overall increase of cosmetic procedures performed on men, who now comprise 9 percent of all cosmetic patients. There seems to be a greater openness among men to the benefits of plastic surgery. According to Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a plastic surgeon:

“When a wife comes in and has work done and is delighted with the outcome, the husband or partner feels more confident and secure and more likely to ask questions. Men are often initially introduced when they come in with their wives, who are looking at having this or that done.  When the husband is in there, he sees some of the information, and then he sort of gets interested. Then, when the wife comes in for a postoperation appointment, we’ll talk about his eyes or neck.”

Plastic surgeries such as liposuction, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty are popular with both groups, although naturally there are different priorities for men and women. Men often pursue liposuction in certain areas, most notably the abdomen, chest, and chin, while women might have liposuction performed anywhere on their bodies. The most obvious difference is in the chest area, where women often have augmentation surgery to enhance the appearance of their breasts, while men usually have male breast reduction surgery to achieve smaller chests. Of course, with female breast reduction surgery and pectoral implants, both sexes can augment or reduce their chests’ appearance.