The big question asked by many is whether reality TV shows on plastic surgery are influencing people to have cosmetic procedures done? Are these shows the only influence on peoples decision?
In the last seven years there have been five reality shows that follow the lives of the doctors and clients undergoing some form of invasive surgery. They include Extreme Makeover, Bridal Plasty, Dr. 90210, MTV - I Want a Famous Face and lastly an American channel Bravo had one called Miami Slice. These shows were broadcast all over the world. The academic journal for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have said that four out of five people who seek plastic surgery now have in some way been influenced by these shows. Especially those people who were unsure whether plastic surgery was the route to take.
To get a better understanding of the state of plastic surgery have a look at these facts:
• 17 million people undergo plastic surgery every year around the world.
• The top 5 countries doing procedures are America, Brazil, China, India and Mexico.
• Just 10% of surgeries are done on men, versus 90% done on women.
• The numbers of cosmetic surgeries are increasing each year as more and more people are seeking to perfect their bodies.
In the last seven years there have been five reality shows that follow the lives of the doctors and clients undergoing some form of invasive surgery. They include Extreme Makeover, Bridal Plasty, Dr. 90210, MTV - I Want a Famous Face and lastly an American channel Bravo had one called Miami Slice. These shows were broadcast all over the world. The academic journal for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have said that four out of five people who seek plastic surgery now have in some way been influenced by these shows. Especially those people who were unsure whether plastic surgery was the route to take.
To get a better understanding of the state of plastic surgery have a look at these facts:
• 17 million people undergo plastic surgery every year around the world.
• The top 5 countries doing procedures are America, Brazil, China, India and Mexico.
• Just 10% of surgeries are done on men, versus 90% done on women.
• The numbers of cosmetic surgeries are increasing each year as more and more people are seeking to perfect their bodies.
