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What Is a “Ballet Body” and How Can You Achieve It?

Posted November 25, 2024 in Ballet Body

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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2023 Procedural Statistics Report, a “ballet body” is the next big thing in body contouring goals. Many people are drawn to slim and athletic builds similar to that of a ballerina. This has caused many patients who are seeking plastic surgery to choose procedures that align with a more slender “ballet core” aesthetic vision. In this blog, we’ll delve into what it means to have a ballet body, why it is becoming popular, and how you can achieve it through cosmetic surgery.

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What Is a “Ballet Body?”

When you think of a ballet dancer, the images that often come to mind are of a strong, athletic body that is slender and moves with grace. The plastic surgeons surveyed for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2023 Procedural Statistics Report (ASPS) have stated that they’re performing more procedures focused on achieving balanced, natural proportions instead of dramatic transformations. The ASPS has coined the phrase “ballet body” to describe this trend.

What Is Influencing the Ballet Body Trend?

Physical Health and Fitness

Since the pandemic, many people have changed their lifestyles to include a focus on fitness and their physical health. Working from home has given many the flexibility to add exercises like yoga and pilates into their routine, resulting in weight loss and better health overall. 

These patients are those who wish to undergo procedures like liposuction and, in some cases, a breast implant removal surgery to create a silhouette that reflects their athleticism and helps them achieve more subtle, natural enhancement. 

Self-Care and Mental Health 

The last few years have also marked an increase in people spending more time caring for their mental health. This often involves incorporating exercise into their lives and delving into ways to better care for their bodies and minds. 

To increase their self-confidence, these patients may choose cosmetic procedures that offer subtle and natural-looking enhancements, like fat transfer breast augmentation or breast reduction. Both of these procedures can bring balance to the figure.  

Weight Loss Medications

With the increasing availability of weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, people are seeing rapid and significant weight loss success more than ever before. For many of these patients, excess skin is a problem that can only be addressed with surgery. 

Working hard to lose weight but still being self-conscious about your appearance because of excess skin is frustrating. That’s why these patients benefit from body contouring surgeries like a tummy tuck or breast lift. These procedures eliminate loose skin while augmenting your natural shape, allowing you to show off your weight loss proudly. 

How to Embrace Your “Ballet Body” Safely

Before deciding to move forward with any surgical procedure, it is important to make sure that this aesthetic is what you truly want for yourself, regardless of outside influences like social media and peer pressure. Ballerina core is a popular aesthetic at the moment and can play into self-perception and, in some cases, self-esteem. Make sure you take care of your mental well-being before moving forward with any procedures that could change your appearance. 

As with any aesthetic goal involving cosmetic procedures, realizing your new, slender figure should be done under the guidance and supervision of a board-certified plastic surgeon. Finding a qualified, experienced surgeon to work with ensures increased safety and an all-around better experience from start to finish. 

Learn More About Cosmetic Surgery in Coral Gables, FL

Whether you’re looking to join the “ballet body” trend or have other reasons for seeking cosmetic surgery, the skilled and experienced surgeons at Careaga Plastic Surgery can make your dream shape a reality. To discover what procedures—both surgical and non-surgical—are right for you, call us today at (305) 929-0445 or complete the online contact form

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