"Tot es mou": Talking About Surgery Francisco Mora News
As people get older, they can develop a dependency on plastic surgery. Many times, film directors struggle to find older actresses because, after a certain age, they’re simply no longer cast. In certain professions especially among actresses and public figures when the offers stop coming, some may enter a cycle of undergoing surgeries, stretching the skin, trying to look younger so they can continue to get work. Today, we have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Francesc Mora, a representative of the Catalan Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
What’s going on with the trend or fascination with plastic surgery?
If you spend any time on social media, you’ll find plenty of examples and nowadays, most people, especially within certain age groups, are familiar with terms like foxy eyes, buccal fat removal (bichectomía), and others. For many years now, numerous celebrities have chosen to undergo minor cosmetic procedures, driven by the intense aesthetic pressure they face in the public eye. We’ve now taken a look at some examples of people who have decided to go through with these small interventions and in some cases, more significant ones. Some results are clearly noticeable, while others are more discreet.
Andie MacDowell decided not to undergo any procedures and is perfectly happy with that choice. Bruce Springsteen has also never been under the knife and proudly embraces his age. Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt are all examples of aging gracefully without plastic surgery.
On the other hand, there are people whose trips to the operating room are more noticeable, such as Nicole Kidman, Courteney Cox, Sylvester Stallone, Meg Ryan, and Mickey Rourke.
As you can see, there are many ways to age and many choices. Some have opted for a more natural approach, while others have chosen results that are more visible. Beyond the question of whether there’s a right or wrong way to age, we wanted to ask: is there someone whose transformation stands out in a particularly unique way?
Aging is a privilege. Aging is natural, but it’s often not experienced in a positive way. In today’s society, there’s a kind of hedonism where youth is glorified — anything youthful is praised, and as we get older, we lose that freshness we long to regain.
You work with many people what do most of them ask for? What lessons have you learned from your patients? I would distinguish between younger and older individuals. Younger people, typically between the ages of 20 and 35, mostly look to enhance their bodies. They usually seek procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, and similar treatments.
There are mothers who have come to hug me and tell me I’ve changed their daughters’ lives. I also see young women who suffer from chronic dissatisfaction. The Catalan Society of Plastic Surgery clearly states that 18 is the minimum age to perform any aesthetic procedure, except in specific cases like ear surgery. In the older age group, especially after the pandemic, we began to see our clinic filled with consultations for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) — it became one of the most requested procedures.
Is there a lot of unqualified practice in your profession? Yes, and there are celebrities who come in asking for unrealistic results. In the end, my own taste or aesthetic standards often don’t align with what the patient wants. Some people believe that having smaller scars will automatically lead to better results. I will not perform a procedure when the patient’s expectations don’t match what can realistically be achieved.
A couple of years ago, every girl came in with a photo of Ester Expósito, wanting the same nose. You have to come to an agreement with the patient and find a middle ground — something that suits her own face, not someone else’s.
