Eye On Health: Plastic Surgery
Posted: 5:26 p.m. CST January 13, 2003
It used to be considered an exclusive privilege of the rich and famous and something rarely talked about in the Midwest. But plastic surgery has gone mainstream.
News 3's Carleen Wild has been following the story of people who have had it -- some of whom are probably walking down your street.
From Botox to facelifts and liposuction, certain cosmetic procedures have increased more than 300 percent over the last ten years.
But what ultimately motivates someone to make the decision to change the way they look?
Over the next two nights, watch reports following one woman's liposuction, until now -- two months later.
Tune in to "News 3 at Six" Tuesday for the second part of her series.
It's morning at the Schuster home, and Malamutes Sarah and Sky are excited -- they know the routine.
Every day, before their mom heads off to work, they get a nice long burn-off-that-extra-energy walk.
What they don't know, is that the exercise is as much for Emily as it is for them.
Emily Schuster, 23, of Waunakee has battled her weight her entire life, She says no matter how far or fast she walks, exercises, or watches what she eats, certain areas will just never come off.
What to do about it has been weighing heavily on her mind for quite some time.
"I've been ready for THIS, gone through health clubs, weight loss pills, diets -- this is something I really want to do," she said. "I want to feel better in a pair of jeans."
In another couple of weeks, she hopes she will. She has scheduled herself for liposuction. and News 3 went to the final pre-op appointment with her.
"Emily is interested in getting her thighs and abdomen treated," said Dr. Karol Gutowski, of the UW medical school and an assistant professor of cosmetic surgery. "So, we're focusing on that, and think those are reasonable areas to treat."
Emily said she didn't tell very many people about her decision.
"Close friends, immediate family knows, but otherwise I haven't told a lot of people," she said. When she tells people, she says she get mixed responses. But she tells people that she's "enhancing what I have. It's not going to make me a happier person, it's just going to make me feel better."
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Every day, before their mom heads off to work, they get a nice long burn-off-that-extra-energy walk.
What they don't know, is that the exercise is as much for Emily as it is for them.
Emily Schuster, 23, of Waunakee has battled her weight her entire life, She says no matter how far or fast she walks, exercises, or watches what she eats, certain areas will just never come off.
What to do about it has been weighing heavily on her mind for quite some time.
"I've been ready for THIS, gone through health clubs, weight loss pills, diets -- this is something I really want to do," she said. "I want to feel better in a pair of jeans."
In another couple of weeks, she hopes she will. She has scheduled herself for liposuction. and News 3 went to the final pre-op appointment with her.
"Emily is interested in getting her thighs and abdomen treated," said Dr. Karol Gutowski, of the UW medical school and an assistant professor of cosmetic surgery. "So, we're focusing on that, and think those are reasonable areas to treat."
Emily said she didn't tell very many people about her decision.
"Close friends, immediate family knows, but otherwise I haven't told a lot of people," she said. When she tells people, she says she get mixed responses. But she tells people that she's "enhancing what I have. It's not going to make me a happier person, it's just going to make me feel better."
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