A survey of 1200 people by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery shows that 71% believe society is less judgmental about cosmetic surgery than it was 5 years ago. The survey also says that about 62% feel that society's attitude toward cosmetic surgery makes them feel more comfortable about getting a procedure.

 

In the AACS survey, participants were asked what influences their decision to talk about cosmetic surgery. More than 41% said they prefer to be open/honest about their new look while 29% said they are proud of their new look and want to talk about it. Less than 17% said they had a fear of being judged by others.

 

Among invasive procedures, the top three most accepted surgeries are breast augmentation, face lift and abdominoplasty. Among non-invasive procedures, Botox and laser hair removal both rank very high in acceptance (over 60%). Additionally, more than 50% would tell family, while almost 40% would tell anyone and about 30% would tell friends.

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Solange Magnano, a former Miss Argentina, died on November 29, 2009 from complications of buttock augmentation. In her late 30s and the mother of young twins, she went to a clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She died of a pulmonary embolism after receiving injections of a "liquid" named in some news report as liquid silicone and in others as polymethylmethacrylate, or PMMA.

Cases like Ms Magnano's are less likely to occur in the US, where the FDA has not approved the use of any fillers for buttock augmentation. However things can go wrong here too, especially when unlicensed, non-medical providers use unapproved products, such as industrial silicone to augment the buttocks. Closer to home, even celebrities such as Priscilla Presley have been irreparably harmed by the use of silicone in the face.