UK: "Plastic Surgery as Common as Visiting the Hairdresser"
Statistics reveal that in the three years prior to 2009, the number of teenagers undergoing cosmetic surgery in the UK surged by 500%! A late-2009 survey by the Girl Guides Association found that half of girls aged 16-21 would consider cosmetic surgery to become "thinner and prettier"; among girls aged 11-16, 46% contemplated undergoing such procedures.
90% of British women express "significant dissatisfaction" with their appearance or body shape, with nearly 70% willing to consider some form of cosmetic surgery—26% stating it is absolutely necessary. They exhibit an extremely positive attitude toward cosmetic procedures, even treating "surgery performed by a renowned surgeon" as a new status symbol to flaunt, akin to showing off designer handbags or luxury sports cars.
In their eyes, surgery has become as commonplace as getting a haircut at the salon. >>> Plastic Surgery Emerges as a New Fashion Trend in the UK
India: Freshmen Undergo Plastic Surgery Before Enrollment
Some Indian university freshmen undergo cosmetic procedures before registration to make a strong impression on their new classmates.
Twenty-two-year-old Pooja Singh, admitted to Delhi University this year, underwent cosmetic surgery a month before classes began with her parents' support. She now sports an alluring dimple on her right cheek. "Everyone appreciates beauty, so first impressions matter," Pooja Singh explained.
It is understood that most students undergoing cosmetic procedures are female, with common treatments including lip reduction or augmentation and rhinoplasty. Some male students have also undergone surgery to remove excess chest fat.>>>India's Plastic Surgery Boom: Freshmen Get Makeovers for School
Italy: Even the Prime Minister Goes Under the Knife
Italy sees 85,000 breast augmentation procedures annually, with 70% driven by aesthetic reasons and 30% performed as reconstructive surgery following cancer treatment.
In 2009, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi "disappeared" for several weeks due to undergoing eye surgery. The 67-year-old Berlusconi had previously received treatment for prostate cancer and had openly discussed undergoing "maintenance" procedures and weight loss efforts.>>>Teen Plastic Surgery Trend Prompts Italian Law Revision
Taiwan: Nationwide Hyaluronic Acid Craze
Taiwan's cosmetic surgery market thrives, with the percentage of locals who've undergone procedures reportedly approaching that of Asia's leading plastic surgery nations—South Korea and Japan. Taiwanese media reports the annual cosmetic surgery market exceeds NT$60 billion.Another astonishing figure disclosed by the media: within this NT$60 billion market, NT$20 billion comes from hyaluronic acid injections—accounting for a full one-third of total spending.
Peru: 120 Plastic Surgeons Perform 40,000 Procedures
In Peru, the pursuit of beauty has transformed cosmetic surgery into a "beauty business."Due to Peru's high standards in cosmetic surgery and relatively low costs compared to other countries in the Americas, many Peruvians living abroad choose to return home for procedures. Although there are only 120 plastic surgeons in public and private hospitals nationwide, over 40,000 cosmetic surgeries are performed annually. The majority of these procedures are rhinoplasty, followed by abdominal liposuction.>>>Peru's "beauty business" is booming