Plastic surgery has also become more routine. For example, liposuction, the most popular kind of plastic surgery, is routinely performed on an outpatient basis in nine out of ten cases. Thighs, hips, and abdomens get the most attention. Twice as much liposuction is performed in these areas then on more visible body parts such as the face and neck. We still want to look good in our birthday suits.
Men are into aesthetic surgery too.
How's that for stigma reduction. Finally, in addition to being popular and routine, plastic surgery is more affordable these days. No not because of bargain basement prices. In fact, the price doesn't always matter because about half of all plastic surgery patients used OPM, Other People's Money. In other words, some type of managed health care insurance covered the reconstructive plastic surgery procedure.