With the most high tech and safest methods, plastic surgery becomes popular as a beauty regimen. Many want to improve their outlook and change their perspective in life by having to change their physical appearance. Some may feel that there’s something wrong and they have the right to change it. Some might opposed this idea and some may not. Whatever it is, still, many are considering going outside their home country to have cosmetic or plastic surgery done.
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1. Japan
The land of the rising sun is not only a popular tourist destination but also a popular destination for cosmetic or plastic surgeries because of its high tech equipment and the attitude of the Japanese people to strive for excellence. If you have used Japanese-made appliances or gadgets, you will notice that those are durable and long-lasting. The most popular procedure there is blepharoplasty also known as double eyelids surgery because girls want to look like their J-pop stars.
Other popular surgeries are Rhinoplasty or nose job, face and calf slimming.
2. United States
Hollywood stars are being envied because of their sexy bodies and glamorous appearances. According to CBS News, the most popular cosmetic non-surgical procedure there is botox injection while on surgical, it is liposuction also known as lipoplasty.
3. India
Watching Bollywood movies with mesmerizing dance presentations are definitely an eye candy. Like Hollywood, Indian stars are very sexy and good-looking. Many world-class doctors are residing in India and can give patients aesthetic surgeries for very low medical costs compared to United States.
4. Mexico
Telenovelas are a hit until now, not only the main characters have beautiful faces and bodies but also the servants or maids in their mansions. They can also wear miniskirts and high heels with confidence. Since Mexico is near the US, many Americans are going there to have inexpensive weight loss, tummy tucks and facelifts.
5. Thailand
For transgender people, Thailand is a sure way to have a complete beautiful transformation. For additional information, Katoey or Kathoey is the Thailand term for (male-female) gay to female transgender. Gays are widely-accepted here that’s why many are considering going to this place and have the results same as the beautiful katoeys working on stage and bars.
Even the non-transgender people are considering this as a plastic surgery destination because of its low nose job and breast augmentation costs.
6. Brazil
Some Brazilians especially models are opting for butt lifts. Many are pressured to become thin because they want to become comfortable and they cannot avoid showing some skin on this tropical country. They also want to be in good shape. Breast augmentation is also popular here.
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7. South Korea
From celebrities down to average women, cosmetic surgery is their way to have a beauty makeover just like going to the salons because of its abundance of aesthetic clinics everywhere within the cities. Even average males are considering plastic surgery to grow their careers and have employment.
The popular procedures there are same with Japan. Since the popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas or what popularly called as Korean wave, foreign fans want to enhance their looks and have aesthetic medical procedures as well.
According to Asia News Net, Korea is the cosmetic surgery capital of the world with 1 on every 77 Koreans turning to knives and needles. It has the highest proportion of its population to undergo cosmetic surgery. If you want to see natural faces of Koreans, you can look for videos or visit North Korea’s capital Pyongyang where people must be entertainers or must get a special permit just to have cosmetic surgery.
Bonus: Australia
Australia also has high demand in plastic surgery. The top 5 types of cosmetic surgery are breast augmentation and implants, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift and mommy makeover. Rhinoplasty in Melbourne and Sydney are relatively expensive and these two cities are the most popular place to get your nose job done.
It’s up to you if you will proceed to change your appearance even if you and your loved ones love the way you look and if you have a happy life. The important is to have a safe procedure by going to a high quality clinic, checking the plastic surgeons’ credentials and asking questions. Make sure to get the best value and good luck achieving your most desired look.
