Tummy Tuck – Athletica Nervosa
More men are opting for a tummy tuck as a new phenomena has been
reported – Athletica Nervosa.
The tummy tuck used to be the domain of women. Having a small
waist has always been a sign of attractiveness for women, and the
pressure on attaining the perfect body has plagued women for
centuries – from corsets to dieting, to extreme exercise and tummy
tucks. But now, a new medical condition has been unveiled –
athletica nervosa. Men are increasingly coming forward for a tummy
tuck and breast reduction procedure as they feel under pressure to
look svelte and fit.
Tummy Tuck for men
Anorexia nervosa has been plaguing women for decades, but men
are now feeling the pressures of attaining the perfect figure and
some are taking it to extremes. A tummy tuck or breast reduction
can help improve the lives of many men – especially those who have
undergone extreme weight loss. In some cases, tissue damage has
left them with distended stomachs, and so a tummy tuck can help
make a massive difference. But more men are stepping forward for a
tummy tuck even if they already look fine. Research suggests some
men are becoming so anxious about their physiques that they are
embarking on excessive exercise regimes – hence the term 'athletica
nervosa'.
Cosmetic Surgery – Fixing an Abnormality
Some women may feel it's about time men experienced the same
unrealistic expectations about their bodies that women have. The
idea that more men are opting for a tummy tuck may sound like
another symptom of athletica nervosa. But for many men and women, a
tummy tuck isn't about becoming a size zero, but about fixing an
abnormality or problem that diet and exercise can't fix. The notion
that cosmetic surgery is becoming more acceptable for men isn't
necessarily because men are becoming more vain or image conscious,
but because cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery is now normalised
in our culture.
Men More Anxious about their Bodies
But regardless of why the tummy tuck is more popular for both
sexes, it's certainly true that men are becoming more aware of
their looks. The British study co-conducted by David Giles, a
psychologist at Winchester University, found the more men read
lads' magazines, the more likely they are to develop athletica
nervosa or become anxious about their physiques. It's believed men
internalise the images of women and men in such magazines who are
impossibly good looking, making them super critical of their own
flaws.
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