Mother/Daughter Plastic Surgery Makeovers
By Gregory Mantooth | Published on March 12, 2010 | 0 Comments
When most people think of mother-daughter bonding experiences, they tend to picture shopping excursions or simultaneous pedicures at the local salon or spa. Little do many realize that these days, family members and friends are approaching their plastic surgery ventures in pairs. Dr. Gregory A. Mantooth is a board certified plastic surgeon at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, and according to him, one of the latest trends in plastic surgery involves having patients bring along backup in the form of another person who will be getting treatment at the same time.
Why the sudden movement towards mother-daughter plastic surgery makeovers? Dr. Mantooth attributes this development to the fact that plastic surgery, on a whole, is far more popular and affordable today than it was 10 years ago. Therefore, plenty of people are jumping on the bandwagon in general by treating themselves to the physical improvements they deserve. Breast augmentation procedures in particular have become more mainstream in recent years, though the world of plastic surgery has plenty to offer patients who are willing to make the minimal sacrifice.
For many plastic surgery patients – the majority of whom happen to be women – the presence of a trusted relative or close friend alongside can make the experience a lot more comfortable. Despite the fact that plastic surgery is, for the most part, elective, it can still be fairly nerve-wracking to go through the process alone. On the other hand, some patients tend to take a bit of a “safety in numbers” approach. If a woman’s mother or sister is willing to undergo the same procedure at the same time, then it lends to an overall increase in comfort that the treatment in question is safe and physically bearable.
When it comes to plastic surgery makeovers, it’s not uncommon for a patient to want a degree of support, particularly from her mother. While it’s one thing for a mother to offer encouragement and perhaps a ride home, it’s another thing for her to actually take part in the makeover experience. Therefore, it’s common for a daughter to think along the lines of “if my mother is doing is this, then so can I.” Of course, in every mother-daughter makeover, a generational difference is involved. So rather than having the same procedure performed, some mothers and daughters might choose to undergo different procedures, but on the same day nonetheless.
Although mother-daughter plastic surgery makeovers have become more popular in recent years, it’s not just figure-conscious women who are improving their bodies in pairs. In Dr. Mantooth’s experience, the female member of a couple will often times come in, have some work done, and find herself bringing her husband along the next time around (perhaps to undergo liposuction or another such male-suited procedure). After all, nothing speaks to a plastic surgeon’s ability like solid, visible evidence.
Of course, having company during plastic surgery isn’t for everybody. Some patients are naturally guarded when it comes to matters of the body, while others might simply prefer to go through the process alone. On the other hand, the idea of a two-person plastic surgery makeover can be extremely enticing to those who prefer to have a built-in support system on hand. When two people who trust one another decide to undergo a procedure together, they can lean on each other as they prepare for surgery and work through the recovery process together. In fact, according to Dr. Mantooth, some patients truly enjoy the idea of seeing each other off before surgery and knowing that they’ll have company when the recovery phase kicks in.
Plastic surgery can be a life-changing step, so it’s natural for patients to prefer not to go through it alone. And while plastic surgery today is safer than ever before, there’s no reason not to seek comfort in the presence of others en route to a brand new appearance.
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