Plastic Surgery in Japan - Statistics and Curiosities

Walking through the website of the international society of aesthetic plastic surgery, we easily found a specific ranking. In it, we can notice Japan’s presence always among the top countries in the ranking.

This ranking is of the countries that perform the most plastic surgeries and aesthetic procedures in the world. And it is normal anywhere in the world to try to correct one’s appearance.

And it is a fact that this number has been continuously growing, whether among men or women. Whether in the world or in a country like Japan or Brazil, the demand for these procedures increases every day.

Surgeries

The most common surgeries are those that modify the face and head. They are surgeries such as:

• eyebrow lifts;
• ear surgery (otoplasty)
• eyelid surgeries
• hair transplants
• Rhinoplasty

In this ranking, Japan was classified in 2016 with a total of 165,496 surgical procedures. Behind Brazil, the USA, Russia, Mexico, and India. And it had a total of 3.9% of all surgeries of this type in the world.

Don’t ask me why, but the most sought-after surgery in Japan is eyelid surgery. Or rather, it seems that having that fold in the eyelid is a type of beauty standard over there.

So much so that the country is already one of the specialists in the technique. The number of procedures performed in the year 206 reached the incredible number of 106,177. This means more than 60% of the total surgeries of this type.

It is followed from a bit further away by Rhinoplasty, which is the surgery to narrow the nose. With just over 23,000 procedures. Anyway, the other surgeries have much smaller numbers, so it is not worth mentioning them here.

Eyelid Surgeries

Seeing that these surgeries are very performed in Japan, let’s explain it a bit.

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is intended to improve the appearance of the eyelids. The surgery can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It promises to rejuvenate the area around the eyes, remembering that Japan is famous for its aging population.

This surgery can treat among other cases:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid
• Fat deposits that appear as swelling in the eyelids
• Bags under the eyes
• Lower eyelids that sag revealing white below the iris
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

And thus, this surgery that is so sought after in Japan is better explained. Remembering that the purposes of the procedure can vary more than those presented here.

Conclusion

Surgeries are a great dilemma for many people. Some believe that one should not change what nature created, while others think that everything is worth in favor of beauty. This is all relative, but the important thing is always to seek accredited doctors and professionals.

The data was not presented here, but the number of deaths in surgical procedures is enormous. And the overwhelming majority comes from unaccredited or illegal clinics. Therefore, safety must always come first. After all, surgery has a price, but life does not.

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