| - | Plastic surgery trends among Hispanic men/womenProportionate, shapely body is the goal By Pierre Coda | | |
| During 2005, Hispanics led minority racial and ethnic groups undergoing cosmetic procedures (9% of all procedures performed, up from 6% in 2000), according to the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In some states where there are more Hispanics, for instance,
California, Florida, Texas, and the New York Metropolitan Area, the percentage is even higher.
For instance, at Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery clinic in California, over 30% of their patients
are Hispanic men and women.
 What procedures are popular among Hispanic men and women?
A popular procedure among Hispanics is the so-called "Mommy Makeover" popular among Latinas in their 20's and 30's. The "Mommy Makeover" consists of a tummy tuck, mastopexy, and frequently a small implant. Breast augmentations are in high demand among young Hispanic women, either as a single procedure or as part of the "Mommy Makeover."
Hispanic women and men who opt for rhinoplasty are concerned with keeping their ethnic identity, so the procedure enhances the face but does not erase ethnic origins.
Hispanic skin is generally thicker and less prone to wrinkling; signs of aging tend to be sagging rather than the crinkled look found in Northern Europeans.
Generally darker than Caucasian skin, Hispanic skin is more prone to scarring and uneven skin tone. Special approaches are necessary in procedures for Hispanic patients to avoid unsightly scarring and to preserve the skin tone.
Liposuction is in high demand by both Hispanic men and women. Male patients ask for liposuction to eliminate love handles and achieve the look of a flat chest and washboard stomach. | | |
