Reality Television Influences Plastic Surgery Patients
As most know, plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in the United States amongst different age groups, genders and races. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, since 1997 there has been a 446 percent increase in the total number of cosmetic surgeries performed in this country. Such an astounding increase has led many to ask why more are opting to go under the knife to enhance their physical appearance than ever before.
Recent studies have shown the latest phenomenon with reality television may go hand in hand with the plastic surgery craze. Four out of five plastic surgery patients have admitted they have been directly influenced to make their decision by watching reality TV shows like “Extreme Makeover,” “Dr. 90210,” and MTV’s, “I Want a Famous Face.”
Whether patients are looking for some quick liposuction, to reduce their wrinkles or desire a breast augmentation, the fact that reality TV shows depict characters that are apparently as “normal” as any other American, seems to be encouraging people to take the step themselves.
However, as with most things, future plastic surgery patients need to keep their own best interests in mind when they’re debating surgery. Just because Joe from Long Island chose to have calf implants to impress the ladies at the shore during the summer, doesn’t mean it’s the right decision for you.
There’s no doubt that America’s growing obsession with looking “perfect” is driving their desire to mimic those they see on TV, encouraging them to take that plastic surgery plunge.
Although ABC recently canceled their hit show, “Extreme Makeover” researchers have found that the country is undergoing an extreme makeover of its own annually. Doctors only hope that the patients they operate on are getting surgery because it’s something they feel is best for them, as opposed to being the influence of the media.
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