Men and Cosmetic Surgery

Paper Summary:

The paper aims to show that while stigmas still exist, more men are opting for cosmetic surgery because of the availability of new, less invasive procedures. The paper also attributes the rise in cosmetic surgeries to cultural changes and better access to information.

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"The past decade has seen the dramatic rise of cosmetic surgery performed on men and women. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) the numbers grew by 457% from 1997-2007. The cause of this has been attributed to many factors such as television, magazines, and the Internet. In the past, cosmetic surgery has been associated with women who are thought to be more conscious of the way they look. This time, however, it is men who are becoming more aware of their appearance and the need to improve it. As of 2007, men comprise 9% of those undergoing cosmetic procedures. This increased by 17% since 2006 (ASAPS, 2007)."

Sample of Sources Used:

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