Is Plastic Surgery Just for Celebrities?

It’s no secret that many celebrities seek plastic surgery to improve their appearance and maintain their youthful look for years on end. In fact, according to one estimate, 60 percent of Hollywood actresses have gone under the knife.

While celebrities are often the topic of conversation when the issue of plastic surgery comes up, plenty of non-famous people also undergo similar procedures every year. In 2013 alone, the most recent year for which data is available, nearly 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed. While some likely involved repeat customers, most people aren’t celebrities, suggesting quite a few people chose plastic surgery to improve their look!

That may be a relief if you previously thought plastic surgery was out of reach—but is it affordable?

While “affordable” is a subjective term, numerous plastic surgery procedures cost less than $5,000. Below are a few you may be interested in along with their average prices, according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:

· Arm Lift: $3,729

· Breast Augmentation: $3,678

· Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping): $4,545

· Thigh Lift: $4,459

Whether those are affordable to you depends on your financial situation. Obviously, the more money you earn, the easier it will be to pay for your desired procedure. For instance, if you earn $50,000 a year, an arm lift would cost less than a month’s salary based on the mentioned average cost. If you earn $75,000, it would take a little more than half a month to earn enough to cover this procedure. And at $100,000, it would take less than a half a month, which may be very affordable depending on your situation.

You may also wonder if you need plastic surgery or not. While you’re probably not going out on stage tomorrow or getting ready to star in the next big movie, remember that the average plastic surgery recipient has probably never been famous. Yet there are plenty of reasons people may wish to improve their look. Some want to look like their favorite celebrities. Whether you look like a famous singer or not, plastic surgery may boost your self-confidence. You may also want to explore plastic surgery for social media purposes, as many people pursue this option due to how they want to appear on such sites. In addition, you may be able to boost your career with plastic surgery as attractive people generally do better in the labor market.

Of course, the decision on whether or not to move forward with plastic surgery is up to you. Just remember that you don’t necessarily have to be rich or famous to do so. Millions of cosmetic surgical procedures are performed annually and there’s no practical way every one of those could be on celebrities!

For more information on plastic surgery and to find out which, if any, procedures could help you achieve the look you’re aiming for, speak to a qualified plastic surgeon. He or she should be able to provide the advice you’re looking for to make this decision. Be sure to ask any questions you may have and discover whether or not plastic surgery could improve your appearance!