Michael Marriot of NIRS speaking of the future of nuclear energy.
Dr. John Connolly, speaking of the science of plastic surgery.
There is science behind plastic surgery procedures, but also myths and misconceptions which are worth clearing up. And this post covers those.
Myth: A plastic surgeon can never make someone beautiful
Reality: Plastic surgery is not a one-size-fits-all procedure, there is a reason why before getting a breast augmentation women have to get a consultation with their surgeon, to know what will work for them. The skill of knowing what works on your face and hands and body and how to get the best results is called clinical knowledge, something that the Carolina Facial Plastics team has.
But it is not an easy thing to master. In fact, clinical knowledge is difficult to master, especially as one moves up the ladder in the world of plastic surgery. And when we are young, it’s often too difficult for us to see why we are unhappy with how we look. We may not even realise that we are unhappy because it’s too easy for us to not think about it.
We don’t think that it can’t be done, that it is only for the elite, or that our bodies are simply unattractive. We don’t think that our body is flawed, that we need to change it, or that we have to go through some drastic measures. The good news is, this is changing, and soon.
At the top end of the scale of plastic surgery, it is now possible to get a full face-lift for the price of a car, without going through a full face-lift or anorexic diet.
Now, don’t get me wrong: plastic surgery is not the answer to all your problems. The surgery might feel a little odd when you wake up in the morning. The surgery may look somewhat gross, or even grosser than what you were expecting. Maybe you were expecting something else from a face-lift. That’s normal. So, we’re not talking about a magical transformation. We’re talking about an enhancement that will make you look and feel a little better, and in many cases, a lot better.
What about the surgery to remove part or all of your cheekbones? You may think that this isn’t a serious enhancement, but it can be one of the most important ones you’ll get. Remember: A little bit of your face can really make you look great.
“There are a lot of cosmetic procedures that would be a good idea to avoid if you are a young healthy person,” Weiss said. “You can see some of the benefits of cosmetic surgery, and we don’t necessarily have to reject all of them.”
While medical school is required to cover elective cosmetic surgery procedures for students, the procedures are not mandatory, and students often go to doctors without getting any specific instructions on their options.
According to a study released this year by the U.S. government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cosmetic surgery accounts for $11 billion in U.S. health care spending each year.