Debrahlee Lorenzana (Credit: Saswat Pattanayak & www.cbsnews.com)

Undergoing plastic surgery is a personal choice. But unfortunately, the social impacts of cosmetic surgery can be disturbingly public.

For celebrities such as Heidi Montag, the former reality star from Orange County, plastic surgery has garnered her much national attention over her alleged “addiction” to cosmetic surgery. Such scrutiny is, to a certain degree, is largely due to the media, and cosmetic surgery remains controversial even for those who aren’t celebrities.

For example, Debrahlee Lorenzana began making headlines recently after she was allegedly wrongfully terminated from job at Citi Bank because her striking appearance was causing unrest among her colleagues. She’s currently suing for discrimination. Later, it was revealed that Lorenzana had undergone plastic surgery, including four breast augmentation surgeries. According to her attorney, this revelation does not affect her case.

An important issue is highlighted by the high profile news stories surrounding these two women from New York and Orange County: breast augmentation and other cosmetic surgeries have undeniable social implications.

Social & Psychological Impact of Cosmetic Surgery

Therefore, it is incumbent on the patient to consider how their lives will be affected within their familial and social circles. The social and psychological impacts of cosmetic surgery are different for each patient as well, and how your life may change with plastic surgery depends not only on the values of your friends, family, and professional colleagues, but also how you conduct yourself. Many men and women are very discreet about the work they have done, while others discuss it openly; and as some consider cosmetic surgery indulgent and vain and an affront to authenticity, others view it in the same nonchalant light as getting hair highlights and makeup.

The takeaway lesson: Factor in the possible social repercussions into your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery just like you would the financial and physical considerations. Only you can decide what is best for your body, your social life, and your career.

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Cosmetic plastic surgery is no longer an unspoken subject matter as there are more individuals undergoing face and/or body enhancing procedures.

In particular, men are more frequently visiting a surgeon to undergo plastic surgery, especially nose surgery. There is constant pressure from the media to uphold an aesthetically pleasing facial appearance, which oftentimes leads many to cosmetic plastic surgery. Some New York surgeons have seen an increase in male rhinoplasty surgery and according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 32,000 men underwent rhinoplasty in 2009.

Rhinoplasty is designed to help produce a more aesthetically pleasing look and a better balanced facial contour. It can also correct a deformity of the nose caused by injury or a previous surgery. Although facial surgery may be common among women, there are several men who are self conscious of the appearance of their nose. Some of the features that can be improved upon include bumps/humps on the bridge, nostril size, and tip angle. Based on the patient’s anatomy and desired outcome, the plastic surgeon can perform either open or closed rhinoplasty, both of which are discussed during an initial consultation.

In some cases, those who have breathing difficulties undergo a specialized nasal procedure called septoplasty. This technique entails the restructuring of a deviated septum in order to alleviate obstruction in the nasal passage.

Those interested in rhinoplasty in the Buffalo, New York area  may contact the office of Todd B. Koch, M.D., F.A.C.S. A board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Koch has the experience and qualifications to provide natural-looking results. Prospective patients may learn more by visiting his website and scheduling an appointment at his office.

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