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Plastic surgery trends among Hispanic men/women
Proportionate, shapely body is the goal
By Pierre
Coda
I have written before how ethnic groups like
African-Americans, Hispanics, and
Asians are
embracing plastic surgery as it becomes mainstream, driven largely by a desire to
look and feel
young, and to some extent, given a boost by media coverage.
(Related article: Latinos
and Latinas love plastic surgery)
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During
2005, Hispanics led minority racial and ethnic groups undergoing cosmetic procedures (9%
of all procedures performed, up from 6% in 2000), according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In some states where there are more Hispanics, for instance, California, Florida, Texas, and the New York Metropolitan Area, the percentage is even higher.
For instance, at Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery clinic in California, over 30% of their patients are Hispanic men and women. |
 What procedures are popular among Hispanic men and women?
A popular procedure among Hispanics is the so-called "Mommy Makeover" popular among
Latinas in
their 20's and 30's. The "Mommy Makeover" consists of a tummy
tuck, mastopexy, and frequently a
small
implant. Breast augmentations are in high demand among young Hispanic women, either as
a single procedure or as part of the "Mommy Makeover."
Hispanic women and men who opt for
rhinoplasty are concerned with
keeping their ethnic identity, so the procedure enhances the face but does not erase ethnic origins.
Hispanic skin is generally thicker and less prone to
wrinkling;
signs of aging tend to be sagging rather than the crinkled look found in Northern Europeans.
Generally darker than Caucasian skin,
Hispanic skin is more prone to
scarring and
uneven skin
tone. Special approaches are necessary in procedures for Hispanic patients to avoid unsightly
scarring and to preserve the skin tone.
Liposuction is in high demand by both Hispanic men and women. Male patients ask for
liposuction
to eliminate love handles and achieve the look of a
flat chest and washboard stomach. Related articles:
Cost
of plastic surgery
Plastic
surgery for teenagers Mesotherapy
vs. liposuctionGetting
rid of loose skin on the neck
Breast reduction for dark skinned women |
