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More Ethnic
Groups Are Seeking Plastic Surgery
By Kendra
Wagner
In the early to mid 80s, it was estimated that less than five
percent of plastic surgery patients belonged to ethnic groups. By
1990, that number had swelled to 20 percent according to the
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Today, more
and more members of ethnic groups are turning to cosmetic surgery to
enhance their natural beauty and restore a youthful glow. |
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Why has
plastic surgery grown so much among ethnic patients
Part of the trend lies in
improved surgical techniques and increased media exposure.
While plastic surgery was once consider a taboo by both
Caucasians and ethnic minorities, cosmetic work is now
widely accepted by all groups and all ages.
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Tips When
Seeking Plastic Surgery
If you belong to an ethnic
group, it is important to find a plastic surgeon attuned to
your individual needs and goals. As you are looking for a
doctor, go prepared with a list of questions in order to
help determine who the best choice for your surgery is.
Discuss your concerns and talk specifically about what you
hope to achieve with cosmetic surgery. |
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More people
today are aware of the potential benefits of plastic surgery
as well as the many different procedures currently
available. Some of the most popular procedures include
breast augmentation, body lifts and nose surgeries. However,
doctors also note that different ethnic groups have
differing ideas about what is considered beautiful. While
European patients prefer a more sculpted appearance, Asian
patients typically strive for a much softer look.
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Another great
idea is to ask your doctor about their prior experience
working with patients from ethnic groups. If possible, ask
your doctor to show you ‘before-and-after’ pictures of past
patients. This is a great way to see what the doctor is
capable of. You may also want to bring pictures that
demonstrate the look you hope to achieve, as well as
pictures of things you would like to avoid.
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Enhancing
Beauty While Retaining Ethnic Identity
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As more people
from minority groups begin to seek plastic surgery, the need
to enhance beauty while maintaining ethnic identity becomes
increasingly important. Recently, doctors discussed the fact
that different ethnic groups hold different standards of
beauty. While traditional plastic surgery techniques are
based on Caucasian ideals, doctors must modify their
traditional operations to work with the beauty standards of
Hispanic, Asian and African-American clients. |
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You
may want to consider seeing a plastic surgeon that
has specific experience working with people of
different ethnic groups. These surgeons typically
have a better understanding of your unique needs, as
well as experience creating the looking you are
striving for. Most importantly, avoid surgeons who
try to convince you to “Westernize” your look. The
goal of plastic surgery should be to enhance your
natural beauty, while still preserving your ethnic
identity. |
