Surgeon Discusses Unique Beauty Perceptions

Can our unique perceptions of beauty play a role in the decisions we make about cosmetic plastic surgery? A recent Huffington Post article written by a plastic surgeon suggests that they can.

In the article, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out that each of us consider varying aspects of the human form to be beautiful. In a similar manner, cosmetic procedures are customized with aesthetic sensitivity in mind, as no two people’s faces or bodies are exactly alike.

For example, think about facial plastic surgery. These procedures can redefine features or reduce sagging skin in parts of the face. But they might not be performed in an identical manner on a man and a woman. For the man, the ideal result might be a strong, toned jaw line and the woman may desire a softer look, if applying conventional beauty standards.

It is with these conventions that Dr. Tornambe also takes issue. Rather than use a checklist for what is beautiful, he suggests that each woman has a Beauty Quotient. This is made up of three components: physical health, psychological health and personal Appearance.

The doctor asserts that the combination of these three elements make up a person’s individual beauty – and they can be improved greatly with even minor medical interventions.

When you go in for a cosmetic appointment, like a facelift, rhinoplasty or even a body procedure, such as a tummy tuck to tone hanging midsection skin, your cosmetic surgeon will keep this aesthetic sensitivity at the forefront of their mind. The goal of any good cosmetic surgeon is not to mold you into another’s idea of beauty, but rather to highlight your own beautiful features.