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Many of undergo plastic and cosmetic surgery treatments in order to make ourselves feel better, to give ourselves a boost and to help us live our lives with confidence.

One effect which we may not consider before going under the knife is how it might change our dating life.  New research has suggested that, perhaps obviously, people take notice of their dates face when they first meet and that there perception of their date could thus be improved if cosmetic surgery had been undertaken. It may seem superficial but it does prove that there is no such thing as love at first sight, only lust at first sight.

There is some science behind this seemingly superficial research though. Pictures were taken of patients before and after they underwent Botox treatment. These pictures were then shown to a separate group of volunteers who ‘graded’ each face based on a number of different factors.  The pictures of the faces who had undergone Botox gained improve scores in important categories such as “dating success”, “attractiveness” and “athletic success”. This last one is very interesting as it seems to point to the fact that having younger looking skin will also make us appear fitter and healthier and an all-round better catch!  However, it should be pointed out that these are scores based on first impressions and thus Botox is certainly no guarantee to dating success; there are, as yet, no injections on the market which can give you a personality boost!

The research as presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology (head and neck surgery to you and me)  Foundation’s annual meeting and is likely to further increase the numbers of people going in for the non-invasive cosmetic treatment.  Whilst Botox has been increasing in popularity hugely in recent years, and it has many benefits, women are being warned to only go ahead with treatments which are being offered by registered and reputable doctors.  So-called Botox Parties have been on the rise in recent years where groups of women will get together in one of their friends’ homes and invite someone in, often not a qualified professional, to inject them with Botox. This is clearly not a safe or sensible way to go about receiving the treatment.  For those undergoing the treatment in a properly licensed treatment centre the changes to your life, and your love-life, could be immeasurable.  Begger’s can’t be choosers, but the beautiful get the pick of the best.

Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment and is used to treat many different conditions, from crows-feet to baldness,  however because Botox is only a semi-permanent procedure it is now finding a new fan-base in the form of people who are wanting to undergo face-lifts but who don’t want to make the leap straight away. 

Botox is being used a quasi-preview procedure for those who are too scared to take the leap into a highly invasive, highly expensive face-lift.  San-Diego dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart and Dr. Richard Chaffoo, have confirmed this story. “Botox can mimic some of the skin-smoothing effects of facial surgery,” said Dr Stuart. “Patients want a way to test the waters so that they can feel confident revealing their new look in their day-to-day lives,” they have been quoted as saying.

The temporary nature of Botox, used for treating brow furrows and laughter lines, often leads those undergoing the non-invasive injections on to more permanent solution to their quest for younger looking skin. Once patients see the dramatic changes which can be made to their ageing faces, they often feel more confident about the success and the integrity of cosmetic surgery. This confidence is then transferred into the face-lift market which is one of the most successful corners of the plastic surgery market.

Botox is amongst one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.K and indeed in the wider world. Kylie Minogue is amongst the celebrities which has been rumoured to have put themselves through the surgical procedure and, as they get older, they may well turn to face-lifts to achieve more lasting results which the needles cannot give. Botox has also been given a boost because of people’s hectic 21st century lives.  Face-lifts might be a better solution but they are incredibly hard to recover from and often people have to take a good few weeks off work. In the current economic climate, when many people are battling to keep hold of their jobs, this just isn’t an option. Botox offers a preview and also offers a stop-gap solution- younger appearances can be gained in the short-term and then, as the effects start to subside along with the worst part of the recession, perhaps more people will come to consider face-lifts as a viable option. One thing is certain, once you have had a taste of looking younger you won’t want to age again!

Many of us believe politicians to be fake and too manufactured; well now this sentiment may well be true as one Australian politician has decided to go under the knife in a bid to improve her confidence and, consequentially, improve her debating skills as well.

Logan City councillor Hanjal Ban has decided to undergo the dramatic and quite surprising procedure of having her legs extended by eight centimetres.  Before any of you start rushing out to undergo a similar procedure, take heed of this: surgeons will break her legs in four places and then stretching them by just one millimetre a day for nine months.

“A lot of young females have insecurities about their weight or their nose, mine was my height” commented Ms. Ban. Her insecurities are seemingly so great that they have been affecting her job performance and she will obviously be better placed to serve the public if she has more confidence to speak out about the issues which are affecting them.  Ms. Ban may not even be finished with cosmetic surgery after this dramatic procedure. She has commented that she may wish, at some point in the future, to begin to combat the signs of ageing and keep herself looking young. Anti-aging treatments, such as Botox or face-lifts, are much more common than leg lengthening procedures and many politicians all over the world have openly undergone such surgeries. One of the most famous of these people is Silvio Berlusconi who has been very open about his love of Botox; the controversial Italian premier is often in the news for his hiring of “babes” to the top political politicians but his actions are a good example, if a rather hyperbolised one, of the fact that looks really do matter in politics.

After this surgery it is hoped that Ms. Ban will be able to stand tall within the debating chamber and enhance her political power and her ability to advance the causes and concerns of her constituents. Leg-lengthening surgery should not be entered into lightly, nor should any surgery, and if you are considering this dramatic change to your body and life you should talk it through thoroughly with your GP and your potential surgeon.  We all want our politicians to be more real but, ironically, perhaps by undergoing plastic surgery, our elected officials may well improve their confidence and thus better serve the public.

Much has been made recently of young professionals attempting to give themselves the edge in an ever-shrinking, ever more competitive jobs market by going under the knife.

However, it is no longer just the young who are attempting to get the coveted job; women in their fifties are now turning to surgery as a way of competing with their younger, more dynamic counterparts.  Following on quickly from the news that there has been a 13% increase in the number of people seeking Botox injections, the Portland-based T.V Station KGW has now revealed that women who should be contemplating retirement are now contemplating breast augmentations, tummy tucks and face lifts.

“People want to look like they are healthy and young,” commented Dr. Maria Ross. The message would seem to be that having the qualifications and experience might not be enough to secure that dream promotion or pay-rise. Like any other industry, the professional sector is obsessed with youth and with dynamism and, as the recession continues to bite, people are taking any possible chance to enhance their job prospects. “As people are losing jobs, it’s even more competitive” confirmed Dr. Maria Ross.

One might think, in a recession, that people would shy away from expensive luxuries such as cosmetic surgery but these latest figures would seem to suggest that such procedures are a necessity and not a luxury.  Money may well be tight at the minute but cosmetic surgery, far from being a one-off large extravagance, should perhaps be seen as an investment which may well help bring in larger earnings in the hard years to come.  Spending money now and keeping yourself looking young and fresh may be the only tool at your disposal to fight the recession.

It would seem this is not a situation which is exclusive to the business world; actress Patricia Hodge recently revealed that she was considering having surgery at it seemed to have “become the norm”.  It would seem whatever career you’re involved with, looking young is what it’s all about and cosmetic surgery may well be the best way to stay on top of your game for as long as possible.  Rather than hearing the dreaded words “You’re fired”, get yourself fixed up, feeling fabulous and pretty soon you might be hearing the words “you’re hired”. Invest in the future now by investing in yourself; get recession-proof cosmetic surgery.