Aesthetic surgery: Italy first in Europe for interventions

In Italy they are always performed more aesthetic interventions, with an average age that has gradually decreased in recent years. According to research conducted by ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), in 2020 our country was fifth in the world for the number of cosmetic surgery interventions, confirming the first country in Europe with approximately 850 thousand operations.

Despite the progressive increase in aesthetic interventions among men, it is the especially women to correct physical defects and blemishes, with approximately 22 thousand breast augmentation surgeries per year and an increase of 15,8% compared to 2019.

The increased use of the scalpel has also highlighted the importance of a ethical approach to the correction of aesthetic defects, enhancing the authenticity of the surgical response and listening to patients.

How to approach cosmetic surgery correctly

To approach cosmetic surgery correctly and safely, it is essential to take some precautions, turning only and exclusively to equipped clinics and highly qualified and specialized professionals.

Furthermore, it is important to plan the treatment together with the specialist, who must always also consider the psychological implications of each person, proposing interventions that are as minimally invasive as possible and respecting the naturalness of the aesthetic result.

A respectful approach is for example the one proposed by doctor and plastic surgeon Gianpaolo Tartaro: as also reported on the official website, gianpaolotartaro.it, the aim is to enhance the peculiarities of each man and woman, always with regard to theauthenticity of each patient. The professional's aim, in fact, is to help patients in correcting physical and aesthetic defects and blemishes, however it is necessary to identify safe solutions, without obvious signs and above all suitable for each person.

For this reason, surgeons must start first of all from thelistening to patients, to understand the reasons that push them to request a corrective aesthetic intervention, carefully evaluating the psychological factors that lie behind this decision. At the same time, it is essential that the professional understands the real patient expectations, taking into account the post-surgery psychological repercussions linked to the new image acquired by the person through the aesthetic intervention.

In some contexts the doctor may also refuse surgery, when there are no adequate conditions to carry out the operation in an optimal way, both from a physical and psychological point of view. Or, the professional could suggest a different aesthetic path than what the patient requires, for example by proposing a more compatible and less invasive solution that better adapts to the physical characteristics and motivations of the person.

How to choose a surgeon and clinic for cosmetic surgery

Useful support for those who want to safely undergo cosmetic surgery comes from AICPE, the Italian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Through a simple handbook, the association offers a series of essential tips for approach cosmetic surgery correctly, to ensure that the process is carried out safely and to help people rely on the right professionals and clinics.

First of all it is necessary verify the surgeon's credentials, checking the qualification held by the professional and the specialization in the type of intervention to be performed. This aspect is particularly important, as the success of the treatment depends on the experience and competence of the specialist. Furthermore, it is always necessary get good information about the structure, ensuring that it is a professional clinic that operates in compliance with the health and safety regulations required by law.

Research can be carried out on the web, on the websites of professional associations and institutions, also evaluating the opinions of patients of the professional and the clinic. The information provided by the doctor regarding the used materials, ensuring that the products are certified and compliant. Before the intervention, it is also advisable to request a quote, to understand what costs to bear and above all evaluate the surgeon's approach.

During the'preliminary meeting the professional must advise and inform, leaving the patient to make the final decision, avoiding guaranteeing impossible aesthetic results and explaining everything very clearly.