Psychology of Beauty

There are 72,000,000 baby-boomers who are approaching their 40s and associate looking good with success. What do they want to achieve with cosmetic surgery, and are their expectations realistic? A plastic surgeon must be a keen psychologist and understand why a person decides to change some aspect of his or her appearance. One's emotional and psychological well-being should be a concern even after the procedure. A plain-Jane who is convinced that a facelift automatically will bestow ravishing good looks needs to be told a plastic surgeon cannot create a Venus, if the basic elements for beauty are not already there. The usual treatment process consists of a consultation, operation, and discharge, with a follow-up visit in a week. 

Throughout the world there have been only three personalities who reached the top even after their complete downfall. They were ---Winston Churchill (Prime Minister of England), President Digal of France and India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. There are yet others whose essence would be lost if they had undergone plastic surgery. Imagine if Barbra Streisand chose to have a rhinoplasty. Her voice would remain intact, but a surgically transformed proboscis would change forever her essence in the minds of others. Her nose is linked inextricably with her voice. It is part of her identity. Scientists have also found that the body's proportions play an important role in perceptions of beauty as well. In general, men have a preference for women with low waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) . Whatever the reason, the notion that attractiveness correlates with success still rings true. Yet beauty is not always advantageous, for beautiful people, particularly attractive women, tend to be perceived as more materialistic, snobbish, and vain. Thus, striving to appear attractive may not be such a vain endeavor after all. This isn't to say plastic surgery is necessarily the answer. Instead, lead a healthy lifestyle that will in turn make you a happier person