CHINA performs more cosmetic surgery than any country except America and Brazil

China, Brazil and the USA perform more plastic surgery thank any other country! Maybe you are thinking that this is due to the wealth of these countries, but according the Forbes this is not the case. It seems that inequality is the reason more people, specifically women go under the knife. According to the article, poor good looking women have a better chance at equality in the patriarchal world we live in. Read the article below for more information.

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China, Brazil, USA Lead For Plastic Surgery: Why?

I thought this was an interesting little point that The Economist’s made, that China, Brazil and the US are the leading countries for plastic surgery:

To me the interesting question is why? Sure, they’re three countries with large populations but they’re higher on the rates of surgery as well, not just the total number.

It’s not the general level of wealth as there are much richer countries than Brazil or China with lower levels of such surgery.

The most interesting answer I think was suggested some time ago by Tyler Cowen. It’s the inequality.

All three are very unequal countries by the standards of the rest of the world. And, most patriarchal though it may sound, almost misogynistic, one way for the poorer to make the leap from poor to rich is by marrying up. This is obviously more achievable for women than it is for men, given human mating habits. But poor good looking women do have an opportunity to make the leap across that equality chasm in a way that not good looking poor women or almost all poor men do not.

Thus we might not be all that surprised at such low wage good lookers using a little bit of aid from the surgeon’s knife to increase their potential success at making this leap.

That was, as I recall it, Cowens’ potential explanation about the prevalence in Brazil at least: and I’d say that seeing that the top three countries are also the top three most unequal just bolsters his case.

Plastic surgery considered a health benefit in Brazil

A recent article from the ASAPS indicates that plastic surgery in Brazil is not only considered a right, but oftentimes free of charge or discounted. The idea of free plastic surgery to help with one's self esteem is really a great concept! 

While plastic surgery is considered a luxury in America, in Brazil it's considered a right.

A recent Associated Press report in the Daily News revealed that thousands of the country's poor have undergone plastic surgery procedures such as Botox injections, laser hair removal, chemical peels and laser treatments free of charge.

According to the AP, more than 220 clinics throughout the country offer free or discounted plastic surgery to those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it. The reason - these procedures help boost self-esteem and enable patients to feel more confident about themselves.

"What's a wrinkle? Something minor, right? Something with precious little importance," a Rio de Janeiro-based plastic surgeon, told the AP. "But when we treat the wrinkle, that unimportant little thing, we're actually treating something very important: The patient's self esteem."

Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, the “philosopher of plastic surgery" in Brazil founded the first surgical center to treat the poor, mainly focusing on burn victims and those with deformities, but also offered discounted cosmetic surgery. Now, the growing numbers of hospitals and clinics that offer these services have long lines and waiting lists. Once a surgery is approved by a physician, patients might wait years to undergo their desired procedure.

And while the cosmetic procedures are beneficial to those undergoing them, it can also be argued that there's a benefit for the providers as well, as they allow young doctors to gain experience.

Brazil, a common destination for medical tourists seeking discounted plastic surgery procedures, is the world's top plastic surgery provider, with the United States coming in second place.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 9.1 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the US in 2011. The most common cosmetic surgeries included liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, cosmetic eyelid surgery and breast lifts. The most common nonsurgical procedures included botulinum toxin type A injections, hyaluronic acid injections, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and laser treatments.

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Unsure of the difference between Juvederm and Botox? Read the below to learn more!

Botox vs. Juvederm

While BOTOX® Cosmetic is still the top wrinkle treatment in the country, there are many other dermal injectables such as Juvederm™ that are also effective at treating fine lines, wrinkles, crows feet, frown lines, acne scars, forehead creases, dark under eye circles, not to mention plumping lips and rejuvenating skin. The fact that both are proven injectable treatments leads some patients to ask, what's the difference between the two?

First off, the main difference between Botox and Juvederm is in the injections' solutions themselves. Juvederm is a dermal filler that uses a hyaluronic acid-based gel to literally "fill in" wrinkles and rejuvenate aging skin. Botox, on the other hand, is an injection that uses a refined solution of botulinum toxin type A. This toxin, also known as a neuromuscular blocking toxin, eliminates the appearance of wrinkles by blocking the chemical that triggers muscle responses, acetylcholine. This creates a temporary paralysis of muscles at the injection site, thus smoothing skin in the forehead and around the eyes for a more youthful appearance. By comparison, Juvederm's filler solution plumps weak or deteriorating skin tissues to temporarily compensate for reduced collagen levels and loss of skin elasticity.

Botox and Juvederm are both used to rejuvenate the appearance of aging skin; however, Juvederm and other dermal fillers can also be used for lip augmentation and to correct fat loss in the face, whereas BOTOX® Cosmetic is strictly a wrinkle treatment. Outside the realm of aesthetic enhancement, Botox injections can be used to treat an assortment of medical conditions like migraine headaches and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). Juvederm injections are used solely for cosmetic enhancement.

Like Botox, Juvederm has been FDA approved to treat wrinkles for cosmetic patients. Its naturally occurring, hyaluronic acid gel means that Juvederm poses virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and is a very safe filler option with minimal side effects. Juvederm's formula also provides long-term effectiveness, with results lasting anywhere from 6-9 months, or even up to 12 months.

You can also visit us at www.sleekmedspa.com to learn more about these procedures, as well as other cosmetic surgery procedures that are 15% off this month only. 


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Photo Courtesy of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Are you at risk for high cholesterol or high triglyceride levels due to being overweight? If you are overweight and thinking about liposuction to help contour your body and shed the pounds quickly, The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's article, “Liposuction may be good for your health” is an excellent read for anyone considering liposuction or tummy tuck surgery. This article discusses the benefits of Liposuction with regard to high white blood cell counts and patients who have at risk, high triglyceride levels.

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According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction was the second most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery in 2010, with more than 289,000 individuals undergoing Liposuction for different problem areas.

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