A master-criminal, hell bent on bringing about global destruction, sits in his high-backed leather chair, a maniacal laugh ringing throughout his dimly lit office, the centre of his worldwide operations. He swivels slowly around in his chair to face upon the debonair spy's face.
"So, Mister Bond. Our paths cross once again. But this time I have the advantage over you. Tell me, do you really not recognise me with my new face?"
The concept of a brand new face might once have seemed entirely in the realms of a James Bond film, but nowadays it isn't such a fantastical notion.
No longer seen as a red flag of vanity practiced under cloak and dagger conditions upon those travelling the glitter-dusted path of the rich and fame-hungry celebrity set; more and more people see no shame in having had some form of facial cosmetic surgery carried out. Unless, of course, you name happens to be Michael Jackson.
But joking aside, the possibilities now exist to completely change the facial appearance of anybody who has the money to pay for it.
Nowadays there are so many different procedures and combinations that can be carried out, from the subtle, such as eyelid reduction (canthoplasty), to one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery out there, the facelift (rhytidectory); that it is more and more and common for people from all walks of life to have work done and tell their friends and family about it. This is testament to the newfound status of social acceptability that the plastic surgery industry now enjoys.
As the face is generally the first thing that people notice when they meet, it is no surprise that in a world obsessed by people's perception of beauty these facial procedures have become so popular. As mentioned above, a rhytidectory, or the facelift - along with liposuction and breast enlargement - is the most requested form of plastic surgery there is. It involves the removal and smoothing of the excess skin that causes wrinkles and the appearance of aging in the face. Sometimes the underlying tissue is also tightened to enhance the overall effect.
Rhinoplasty, or the 'nose job', involves the reshaping of the nose. This, unlike a facelift can be for either aesthetic or reconstructive reasons. The look of the nose is usually altered by the manipulation of the cartilage or in some cases bone taken from another part of the body, usually the ribs. It has long been the favourite of the Hollywood star and those in the public eye looking to correct what they see as imperfections.
Facelifts and nosejobs are the easily the best known of all the facial cosmetic surgery procedures, due largely to their prevalence amongst the showbiz set. In these cases it is generally accepted that they're solely for aesthetic - or vanity - reasons.
But it doesn't end there. There are surgical procedures for every conceivable aspect of the face. These include blepharoplasty, which is the removal of the fat, the excess muscle, and the skin that cause unsightly bags under the eyes. There's otoplasty, which is the reshaping or correction of protruding ears. Chin augmentation, where, as with the breast, implants are used to structure and create a stronger chin. It also works in the converse with a chin reduction. Both are often carried out in conjunction with rhinoplasty to maintain the aesthetic balance of the facial structure.
So the next time you find your plans for world domination have been narrowly averted by an interfering British spy with ready access to a devastating arsenal of off-the-cuff one-liners; there's no need to worry about what your work colleagues may think of you come Monday morning. Modern facial surgery procedures mean that should you wish you can change your appearance and return to the day job with your head - and face - held high.
For more information on plastic, reconstructive, facial, and reductive surgery, check out the website of Chien C Kat, a female plastic surgeon practicing plastic surgery in the UK. Nick James is a web writer specialising in articles and web content. |
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