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Throughout history, distinctive body shapes have been regarded as fashionable or desirable. With passing decades, body type trends have evolved. Depending on the era you live in, you may be lucky enough to naturally posses the figure coveted by mainstream society at any give time.
Back in the 1950’s, Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe made voluptuous, hourglass figures in vogue. Then, supermodel Twiggy hit the fashion scene in the 1960’s and completely altered beauty standards. As a result, it seemed for decades that thinner more waifish figures (in varying degrees) were considered to be the “ideal body type”. Shift to our current day in age and it appears curves have made a comeback with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Kate Upton reminding society of just how beautiful and feminine curves can be.
With curves trending in the main stream, it seems many female patients are seeking ways to attain more voluptuous breasts, plumper backsides and smaller waists (to emphasize an hourglass silhouette). While women with “boyish” physiques may not have been so lucky during the Maryiln Monroe era, aesthetic technology has come a long way. If you were not born with curves, modern-day technology allows patients to purchase them. Here are some of the cosmetic procedures intended to enhance curves.
Breast Augmentation-
Considered the most popular procedure in the field of cosmetic surgery, a breast augmentation can enhance the size and shape of one’s chest/breast. The procedure only takes 1-2 hours to complete and starts around $3800 depending on the type of implant used. Breast enlargement is one of the most common ways to provide a women with instant curves. The procedure is tried and true but breast implant preferences have definitely changed with the times. In the 1990’s, the trend was to go for a larger, more augmented look. Now, there is a movement towards more natural looking implants. Patients tend to go with a smaller sized shaped implant compared to those patients of the Pamela Anderson era.
Butt Enhancement-
Made popular by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, bigger bottoms seem to be all of the rage. While there are non-surgical ways to boost and build the glutes( like lunges and squats) surgical butt enhancement seems to be one of the fastest growing trends in cosmetic surgery. Surgical butt enhancement can be achieved by different approaches. Whether by fat transplants, gluteal implants or a surgical lift , the American Society of Plastic Surgeons projects that 13,373 Americans elected to augment their bottoms in 2013. Unlike breast augmentation which has been around for years, butt enhancement is a relatively new concept. Gluteal enlargement is regarded by many as the new frontier of cosmetic surgery. While exciting, there are still some uncertainties and reservations as they relate to the dependability and functionality of butt implants. Postoperative recovery requires patients to stay off of their glutes for weeks. This is impractical for many with jobs that require seated positions. Moreover, gluteal implants have a reputation for not staying in place. Unlike breast implants which can be placed under the muscle and contained by the overlying muscle, butt implants are sometime placed on top of the gluteal muscles.
Liposuction-
Coveting that feminine hourglass silhouette? Abdominal/flank liposuction can help cinch and sculpt a smaller waist line…allowing womanly hips to pop. Liposuction of the abdomen can start around $2500 and recovery time is typically one to two weeks. Liposuction candidates must have a BMI of 31 or less and posses good skin quality. While liposuction is not a weight loss tool, it can be effective for spot reduction of fat deposits when diet and exercise alone fail to produce results.
While big bottoms are trendy now, keep in mind that, unfortunately, most trends go out of style. You should never undergo something as serious as cosmetic surgery to keep up with the trends. Your decision to complete surgery should only come after serious thought and consideration. If you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with our Board Certified Surgeons, call 423-648-4011. To view our before and after gallery, visit our website advsurgical.com