[POLL] Have you had or would you consider cosmetic surgery?

[Jellybean29]

According to a recent news article on Costhetics, Australians are outspending the US per capita on cosmetic surgery!

So, I though I'd ask the BB community if you have had or would consider cosmetic surgery?

If you answer yes, I'd be interested in hearing more, if you feel comfortable posting

Despite the global economic downturn, more and more Australians, men and women, young and old, are electing to have cosmetic surgery. According to Dr. Russell Knudsen, President of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS), Australia’s demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise; with College member practices increasing in 2010 from 10% to 20% .

Annual spending on cosmetic procedures in the USA increased by 9% as of September 2011, bringing the total to $12.4 billion. According to an international survey on aesthetic/cosmetic procedures, the US topped the world charts in the total number of cosmetic procedures done in 2009. Australia sits in the 22nd spot. At least 62,300 Australians underwent surgery, while 67,900 had non-surgical procedures, making a total of 130,200 procedures performed in 2009.

Australia lags behind other countries in gathering data on plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. At this time, in fact, national statistics for the industry are not collected at all. What is certain, however, is that Australians outspend Americans in cosmetic procedures per capita with a reasonable estimate by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) of $1 billion spent in 2011. These figures and statistics indicate the importance of youthfulness, or at least the semblance of it, especially to a vital clientele of the cosmetic industry who want to “look as young as they feel”—people over the age of 65.

Procedures most in demand from 2009 on, regardless of age or sex, were eyelid surgery, nose surgery, breast augmentation, breast lifts and liposuction. These account for about 67% of Australia’s total cosmetic surgical procedures. The president of the ACCS, Dr. Russell Knudsen, also estimated that around 16,000 breast augmentations and 15,000 liposuction procedures were performed in Australia during the past year.

Not surprisingly, women account for the majority of these procedures, specifically 92% of all surgeries performed. The top procedures for women were breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tucks, and eyelid surgery. For men, the most popular cosmetic surgeries were reduction of enlarged breasts, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and cosmetic ear surgery.

Other procedures popular with Australians have been anti-wrinkle injections, fillers for lines and wrinkles and laser treatments such as photo-rejuvenation. According to the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Australians spend around $300 million a year on botulinum toxin for reducing lines and wrinkles, outspending Americans on the anti-wrinkle injection.

Reactions to the sums Australians spend vary widely. The Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) states that 2011 has been a good year for business. On the other hand, Professor Bob Montgomery of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) suggests that these figures point to serious underlying psychological issues, asserting, perhaps, that instead of shrinking wrinkles, Australians should be seeing shrinks!

The future of Australia’s cosmetic industry remains bright, with the demand for cosmetic procedures limited only by financial capacity. The fact is that men and women are better able to afford, and have more freedom to opt for cosmetic procedures than ever before. And with population trends showing that in the coming 40 years, seniors, who are beginning to fervently embrace cosmetic surgery, will comprise about 20% of the Australian population, the demand for cosmetic surgery is likely to soar to incredible new heights.

source: Costhetics

[Astrid]

I am considering it for my stomach if I lose this weight. The skin will not go back after 2 kids and being overweight for so long. I already have issues with the sagginess (sweaty, can get thrushy), so I can only imagine how bad it will be after weightloss. If I go down that path, then I would also consider a breast lift.

[Jellybean29]

Even at my fittest I couldn't get rid of my tum! So if I had the money, and had worked hard again to get in shape post baby, I think I would consider having some liposculpture.

[Phteven]

Do you count fillers and botox as surgery?

[Jellybean29]

Do you count fillers and botox as surgery?

Yes any sort of cosmetic procedure

[beckoes]

the only sort of surgery i would consider is when im old and if i get a saggy neck, like a turkey neck. a little neck tuck when im in my 50s would be great. already told DH to start saving just in case! BUT THATS IT! id never have anything else unless it served another purpose, like boob reduction for a back ache etc...but id never need that

[loulabelle]

I've been considering botox lately actually.

Dont know if I could actually go under the knife though, I'm too.chicken.

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[fionas]

Probably not. I think I can safely say not on my body and really, if I haven't had a nose job by now then the chances are very remote. Would consider some sort of wrinkle/filler treatment because I've always had good skin but now it's going a bit downhill and I'm not handling it very graciously

[Enchanted]

I would consider having my boobs done. I'm a 12E and they're quite saggy
Who'da thought after 2 kids hey?! DH is happy with them and I'm not overly hating them right now but have had fleeting thoughts about it.

I'd also consider my stomach if this skin doesn't tighten up a bit with my weight loss. I'm a size 12/14 but have a hangy tummy that I hate. All just thoughts for now though!

[Lenny]

I said yes i would consider it. I don't know what for, or where yet, but i'm not ruling it out.

I've had various operations and i hate it and usually struggle after any anaesthetic (even requiring re-admission), so it would need to be minimal, if any, actual surgery, but i'm open to a bit of enhancement later on in life. I sometimes see really bad turkey necks and i think, yup, i'd want that gone. Don't want to wear a scarf from the age of 60. I am an A cup, but i wouldn't do my breasts, because of the cost and (for now) i dislike surgery more than my breasts. Maybe that day will come!

[Jellybean29]

I would consider having my boobs done. I'm a 12E and they're quite saggy
Who'da thought after 2 kids hey?! DH is happy with them and I'm not overly hating them right now but have had fleeting thoughts about it.

I'd also consider my stomach if this skin doesn't tighten up a bit with my weight loss. I'm a size 12/14 but have a hangy tummy that I hate. All just thoughts for now though!

You sound exactly like me! But i've only had one bubs!

[The[cookie]Doctor]

I depserately want a breast reduction /& lift, if i ever a) lose the weight first and b) stop being so terrified of the idea of surgery.
I am a J-K at the moment and even at my lowest weight of 60kg I was a DD-E and they were pretty awful then.
I am also considering a tummy tuck as I hate, hate, hate the muffin top... I never expect or care to wear a bikini again, but i don't want to be self-conscious in clothes or confined to high waisted pants forever. We'll see how that looks when I lose the weight though.
And again, as i am afraid enough of the idea of surgery already - for something more medically 'necessary', i don't think i could go under the knife for something 'cosmetic' per se.

I guess for now i can be thankful that i have an awesome husband who doesn't care too much for aesthetics and encourages me to learn to love me as i am.
Then when he graduates and has lots of money ( that will be novel, I have been breadwinner for almost 2.5 years now... even now on mat. leave ) I can be thankful for his smartness and he can pay for my 'vanity' - liposculpture on the family inherited chicken wing arms, bahahaha.

[Ryatha]

I always wanted my nose done but couldn't justify the expense. However I was having trouble breathing and snoring so I saw a surgeon who said I needed to have my nose straightened. I cheekily asked I he could fix the shape at the same time and he said yes! So I had the surgery done and my nose was changed a little bit and I am so happy with it. The pain was horrible so I would probably think long and hard about having any more just for cosmetic reasons.

But in saying that I would love a boob job and a tummy tuck after this baby lol


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[Marley&Me]

I probably wouldn't. But I bet I will, once I have kids. The thought of saggy boobs frightens me, When I know it is inevitable! I'm used to the jelly belly though, I lost a lot of weight when I was 16 and I STILL have wobbly bits and bingo arms ....................on second thoughts, maybe a bit of lipo?

[Freya]

My tummy tuck will be booked and paid for the moment our last baby turns 1!

[~me~]

Going by the poll, I am the only one who has put in for the No I am not interested I voted early too
I am lucky, I don't have weight or body proportion issues. I am also happy enough to let myself age, worts and all. Lines around my eyes are laughing/smile lines, they define who I am.
I do moisturise every morning and night, does that count?

[SunnyRain]

I haven't done the poll because I'm on my phone, but I'm another nope. I want to age gracefully and allow my body to show the life I've lived. I am 34, I have grey hairs and wrinkles, but I'm slim and am reasonably happy with my appearance. I don't wear make up, either.

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[feeb]

I am another nope would not consider, i figure you are what you are, I am not happy with my weight but I would not have surgery to assist this diet (if i ever get motivated) and exercise are what helps.