Body modification has gone mainstream all over California. If you are out and about in our Los Angeles area, you’ll see nose rings, tattoos and wild-colored hair.
It may seem ‘new’ to many, but human beings have been altering their bodies for centuries. These alterations have been a commitment and meant to last for life. Tribal scarring and neck stretching are still happening in African tribes. Foot binding for women was the norm in China around the 10th century. Tattoos are ancient, and mummies from 4,000 BC have been found with tribal tattoos. They normally had specific practitioners to apply them, such as shamans, special craftsmen, and healers. These changes could be considered a sacrifice to beauty standards with life time pain included. But most body modifications in our culture are normally quick, like piercings. In the case of tattoos, the pain is managed during the process and typically disappears after recovery
Today, people might regret their choice from years ago. Luckily, some are easy to reverse – take the nose ring out, or color the hair. Other changes require professional support, such as laser tattoo removal.
You can add Los Angeles cosmetic surgery to the list of modern body modification practices. Patients seeking plastic surgery want long-term results that help them look their best. And once you choose your cosmetic surgeon, you’ve made the decision to trust their expertise and to provide the best results. So, choose wisely because once the surgery is complete, it’s not easy to ‘go back.’
The best cosmetic surgeon in Los Angeles is also an artist
Cosmetic surgery isn’t only a medical science; when done right, it’s a work of art. And who you choose for your liposuction and contouring will determine the outcome. Like an artist, a professional plastic surgeon considers composition, perspective, and proportions. What is the scope, scale, and visual outcome? What is the ‘statement’ the patient wants to make?
Great plastic surgeons and highly trained artists share common interests, they have a respect for detail, quality and exceptional beauty. The artist who uses all their expertise to create something stunning and admirable doesn’t need to brag, you can see it in their work. Dr Ariel Ourian is our clinic’s expert cosmetic surgeon serving Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and the entire Los Angeles area. His procedures, including mommy makeovers and facials, are carefully planned and expertly executed. And he is always thinking of patient goals while creating a long-lasting, beautiful impression.
Changing our bodies is a frequent and popular goal for Los Angelenos. Everyone has a statement to make and a way they want to look and feel. Our highly skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Ariel Ourian, is here to listen to patients’ goals and partner with them to create a work of art!