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The future of plastic surgery

what are the predictions when it comes to the future trends of plastic surgery

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True or False?

Plastic surgery experienced a decline in popularity during 2020.

True or False?

The plastic surgery industry saw a decrease in the number of patients after pandemic restrictions were lifted.

True or False?

Plastic surgery procedures for purely cosmetic purposes became more common in the 1960s.

True or False?

Botox was originally developed to treat wrinkles.

Your idiom for today

bounce back

Your phrasal verbs for today

take a turn

Your phrasal verbs for today

speak out

Your phrasal verbs for today

come up with

vocabulary

pandemic restrictions

elective surgery

boom

come to a halt

new realms

decade

blood transfusions

pent-up

influence

disposable income

anesthesia

transparent

medical treatment

inevitable

enhancement

uptick in

downtime

dip

enhance appearance

moratorium on

virile

day to day affAirs

silicone breast implants

crossed eyes

around the globe

outpace

wrinkles

dismantle the stigma

noninvasive type procedures

injection areas

injectables and filLers

amid

reconstruct

breast augmentation

bolster confidence

sensationalized

rejection of

liposuction

complications

eyelid surgery

pulmonary embolism

subtle

the vast majority of

discreet

notorious

coincided with

ecstatic

taboo

emphasis on wellness

hefty investment

insecurity

tremendously

botched

identity

More useful phrases for today

layoff

PTO

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How has pop culture and social media influenced people's perception of cosmetic enhancements?

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What challenges did the plastic surgery industry face during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how did it bounce back?

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What are some common cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S.?

Were you surprised with any of the statistics rates presented on the previous page? What kind of procedures would you like to have done once?

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How has pop culture and social media influenced people's perception of cosmetic enhancements?

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Why do some individuals still perceive plastic surgery as taboo or unnecessary?

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How has the "Zoom effect" impacted the demand for above-the-shoulder cosmetic procedures?

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What are some factors that have contributed to the plastic surgery boom, and do you think it will continue in the future? Why or why not?

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Fill in the gaps with the vocabulary which we have lEARNT:

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1. Plastic surgery has been in the past decade, with many people embracing cosmetic enhancements.

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2. The plastic surgery industry strong after the temporary halt in elective surgeries during the pandemic.

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3. Advances in medicine allowed doctors to with new surgical techniques. 4. The stigma surrounding cosmetic procedures is slowly as they become more popular and accepted.

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5. surgeries can lead to complications, so it's important to choose skilled surgeons. 6. The average cost of breast augmentation is quite , but many patients are satisfied with the results.

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7. Many people turned to surgery during the pandemic, focusing on their facial features during video calls.

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8. The future of plastic surgery seems promising, with procedures becoming more advanced and accessible.

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How do you feel about the increasing popularity of cosmetic procedures in society? Do you think it's a positive trend, or are there potential negative consequences?

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The video mentioned the importance of maintaining one's ethnic identity in cosmetic procedures. What are your thoughts on this approach? Do you believe it's essential for people to maintain their cultural features, or do you think it's okay to make more significant changes to their appearance if it makes them happy?

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To come up with - to suggest or think of an idea or plan: He came up with a great idea for the ad campaign.

5. cosmetics6. expensive/pricey (or any other appropriate word)

2. bounced back

The plastic surgery industry faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hospital closures, staff layoffs, and a halt in elective surgeries. However, it bounced back strongly due to a pent-up demand for cosmetic procedures and increased disposable income.

vocabulary

vocabulary

"Bounce back" is an idiomatic expression that means to recover or return to a positive state or level after experiencing a setback or decline. In the context of the listening material, when it mentions that the plastic surgery industry "bounced back strong" after the moratorium on elective surgeries ended, it means that the industry experienced a rapid and strong recovery, and the demand for cosmetic procedures increased again after a period of decline or stagnation.

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To change in condition or quality, especially quickly or suddenly. We should get over to the hospital now—things have taken a turn, and Uncle Jim probably won't make it through the day. I know you had a miserable start to your day, but I bet it takes a turn before day's end—things are never bad forever.

Layoff is an occasion when a company stops employing someone, sometimes temporarily, because the company does not have enough money or enough work: The recent economic crisis has led to massive layoffs.

PTO stands for "Paid Time Off." It refers to the time off from work that employees are entitled to receive with pay.

The "Zoom effect" refers to the increased interest in above-the-shoulder cosmetic procedures, such as facial, nasal, and eyelid surgeries, driven by the focus on facial features during video calls.

Some individuals still perceive plastic surgery as unnecessary or associated with insecurity, as altering one's appearance can be seen as rejecting one's identity.

Social media has made cosmetic procedures more acceptable as people see themselves in photographs on platforms like Instagram and can use filters to visualize potential changes to their appearance.

Pop culture and social media have influenced people to be more open and proud about cosmetic enhancements, leading to a boom in the plastic surgery industry.

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vocabulary

vocabulary

To give your opinion about something in public, especially on a subject that you have strong feelings about Lady Gaga decided to speak out against plastic surgery.

3. innovate/experiment (any answer that suits) 4. changing

False

The plastic surgery boom is expected to continue due to factors like increased work-from-home policies, convenience in accessing procedures through virtual consultations, and the growing acceptance of cosmetic treatments. The industry is adapting to meet the changing demands and preferences of patients. .

1. booming

False

8. cosmetic

True

7. above-the-shoulder

Common cosmetic procedures in the U.S. include breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and Botox injections for non-surgical treatments.