Cosmetic Surgery Facts and Trivia

A Slew of Fascinating Facts About Cosmetic Surgery

July 30, 2010

Who knew that the Swiss got more plastic surgery than anyone else? This brilliant (and somewhat disturbing) infographic from the people at Medical Billing and Coding is chock full of cosmetic surgery factoids — some of which are cool, and some of which just make me sad. To check out the rest of the chart, just keep reading.

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9 Comments

AmberHoney 2 years 42 weeks

Great info, Bella! Something everyone should read before surgery.

postmodernsleaze 2 years 42 weeks

^ I agree, Anon 5. It's common in the U.S. to still dock ears and tails when dogs are still puppies, but I am very opposed to that. It's essentially cosmetic surgery and I don't care if it's done when the pups are "too young to remember". The concept is so archaic. If you're cropping a Doberman's ears because you think it looks tougher, or more elegant, or just all-around "better" with pointed ears, you are cosmetically enhancing your dog. When I bought my last dog (a breed common to tail-docking), I researched to find a breeder opposed to the practice. I think the practice is illegal in England... I wish the U.S. would follow suit.

postmodernsleaze 2 years 42 weeks

^ I agree, Anon 5. It's common in the U.S. to still dock ears and tails when dogs are still puppies, but I am very opposed to that. It's essentially cosmetic surgery and I don't care if it's done when the pups are "too young to remember". The concept is so archaic. If you're cropping a Doberman's ears because you think it looks tougher, or more elegant, or just all-around "better" with pointed ears, you are cosmetically enhancing your dog. When I bought my last dog (a breed common to tail-docking), I researched to find a breeder opposed to the practice.I think the practice is illegal in England... I wish the U.S. would follow suit.

2 years 42 weeks

Giving plastic surgery to an animal that dose not need it should be absolutely illegal. I have never been so grossed out before. Who ever dose that is disgusting.