No, this is not about Christian Troy on the show “Nip/Tuck”. Recently, there was an article published in a respected peer reviewed publication, the Aesthetic Surgery Journal1 that reported the results of a study focusing on the effects of cosmetic surgery on intimacy and sexual relationships. I have always known that the basic reason my patients undergo plastic surgery is to improve a certain part of their body and feel better about themselves. This article goes on to say that this newfound sense of well-being can lead to a higher level of comfort in intimate settings and greater satisfaction in sexual relationships. The results are interesting to read and have available in your memory bank for your next cocktail party. According to the report, more than 95% of respondents reported improvement in their body image. The patients who underwent breast and body contouring surgery declared improvement in sexual satisfaction, and made changes toward a decidedly more provocative style in clothing. To top it off, 70% of that group testified that their partner’s sex life had been enhanced – particularly if the surgery was on the breasts, abdomen and thighs. The study concluded that cosmetic surgery patients overwhelmingly feel better about their body after surgery. It is clear that the effect of cosmetic surgery extends well beyond the arena of just physical changes—and reaches into the bedroom.
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1Guy M. Stofman, et al, “Better Sex From the Knife? An Intimate Look at the Effects of Cosmetic Surgery on Sexual Practices,” Aesthetic Surgery Journal Vol 26:1 (2006): 12.