Cosmetic surgery has had a negative stigma for many years. In the past it seemed like it was only acceptable for movie stars to have face lifts or other cosmetic procedures. This is changing rapidly. Today there are many more well qualified plastic surgeons around the world and this means cosmetic procedures including liposuction are available to many more people.
In addition, the vast array of media exposure from reality shows, news media, magazines etc. has placed cosmetic surgery in the main stream and it has become much more acceptable in the perception of the general population.
In may practice I find that there are some patients who are very private about their cosmetic surgery. They share their cosmetic surgery experience with only the closest of friends. I also have many patients who are willing to tell anyone willing to listen that they have had one or several cosmetic procedures. I've had other patients say that when they revealed that they had plastic surgery, they were amazed at how many of their friends and acquaintances also admitted to having some "work" done.
If you are self conscious about telling someone that you have had a cosmetic surgery procedure then don't tell them. If you know someone who would definitely ridicule you for having liposuction-don't subject yourself to their comments. On the other hand, if you have some close friends who have had this type of surgery, or think they may be encouraging then you may say something to them. You may be surprised how many positive and encouraging comments you get.
