There has been a massive rise over recent years in the number of people making the decision to undergo some form of plastic or cosmetic surgery. Many claim the jump in these procedures is being led by millennials and what is referred to as “Instagram Vanity”. The younger generations are striving for “Instagram perfection” with the biggest jumps being seen in Lip Fillers, Botox, Brazilian Butt Lifts and Breast Implants … with Brazilian Butt Lifts being named as the hottest growing plastic surgery procedure for last year, however, breast implants still remain the number one elective surgery.
It was reported in the US that some 24,099 Brazilian Butt Lifts were carried out in 2018. It seems that millennials in particular are telling their doctors they want to look the same in real life as they do in their snapchat filters. Instagram and Snapchat have altered people’s perception of beauty. We are now living in the era of the filtered photograph; however, it seems that filtering/altering the photograph is no longer enough.
Whether you are opting to go under the knife or have chosen to use a less invasive procedure, selecting the right medical practitioner for you is vital. You have to remember that you could be stuck with the consequences of your chosen procedure for months, years or even forever.
The Medical Council of Ireland has put together a list of recommendations for patients considering surgical cosmetic procedures. Outlined below are questions that should be asked and answered in advance of undergoing any cosmetic medical procedure.
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