Society and culture have many ways of determining physical attractiveness. According to specialists and plastic surgeons in Virginia Beach and across the globe, you can measure beauty through averageness, facial symmetry, and youthfulness. As thousands of people try to meet these standards, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that there were over 15 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the country in 2013.

Here are the top five plastic surgical procedures in Virginia Beach and the rest of the country:

Breast Augmentation

Research shows that the average age of patients undergoing this procedure is 34 years old. Majority of these patients reported improvements on their quality of life and confidence after getting the surgery.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery makes the eyes look more alert and rested, as it removes excess fat deposits on the upper or lower eyelids. Apart from improving your looks, this procedure gets rid of sagging or loose skin that disturbs the upper eyelid’s natural contours, which may affect your vision. It also corrects droopiness of the lower eyelids.

Facelift

Deep creases on your face and sagging or loose skin are visible signs that you’re getting old. While aging is a natural process, you don’t have to let it show on your face. With facelift, you can age beautifully and maintain a youthful appearance.

Liposuction

As you age, it gets more difficult to lose excess fat in the body. Liposuction targets fat deposits in specific areas, such as the abdomen, upper arms, and hips. The procedure improves the contours of your body and enhances self-image.

Nose Reshaping

The nose is a notable facial feature. Many people want to change the appearance of their nose to improve facial symmetry. Nose reshaping can alter the size, position, and shape of your nostrils. You can achieve a balanced look by changing the size of your nose in relation to your overall facial profile.

While physical attractiveness may affect self-esteem and your way of life, remember that beauty is only skin deep. To be truly beautiful, make sure you have an awesome personality to go with your looks. As Coco Chanel said, “You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life.”

A new study reiterates the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, claiming that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of death from heart attack and stroke.

Live longer

The researchers said seven portions a day would prolong lives, and it’s never too late to increase the amount.

“The clear message here is that the more fruit and vegetables you eat, the less likely you are to die – at any age,” said lead researcher Dr Oyinlola Oyebode in a statement.

This adds to the number of evidence that the road to health is paved with plants.

Forget five-a-day

The University College London researchers analyzed a data of 65,226 men and women. They studied the participant’s diet and lifestyle through questionnaires and nurse visits.

Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is healthy, but they don’t know that the amount they eat can also play a major role.

Experts argue that the more you eat the better. This  contradicts to what the government says that “five-a-day” is enough because many people struggle to achieve even this.