The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 2, Summer 2016 | Page 10

It is important if it makes
Self-improvement is a great thing. Our lives, our
experiences, and our surroundings impact how we

be appropriate because of factors such as normal
aging, weight changes, or life experiences like

see ourselves in the mirror, as well as our perception
of others. Every opportunity and every attempt at
improving ourselves should be viewed positively:
lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercising
regularly, and adopting a healthier attitude are
commendable accomplishments. So how does
plastic surgery fit in to this personal transformation?

having children. Based on current trends, interest in
plastic surgery procedures, both in the office and in
the operating room, is continuing to rise.

As a plastic surgeon, I help people who want
to improve their appearance, so that their outside
appearance better reflects the person they are
on the inside. The desire to make changes may

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS) couldn’t agree more. With 15.9 million
total cosmetic procedures performed by member
surgeons in 2015, which represents a 2% increase
from 2014, plastic surgery is gaining popularity.
Breast augmentation leads the category with
279,143 cases of the 1.7 million surgical procedures
performed in 2015. Liposuction closely follows,
with 222,051 procedures in 2015. If these numbers
impress you, the popularity of minimally-invasive

Deepak Naidu, MD
Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Deepak Naidu is a board-certified plastic
surgeon who lives and works in Downtown
Tampa. He moved to Florida in 2006 to
complete his plastic surgery training at the
University of South Florida, and fell in love
with the Tampa Bay lifestyle. His professional
interests include breast surgery, mommy
makeovers, and body contouring procedures.
He is dual-certified by the American Board
of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic
Surgery, and an active member of the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons. While you’re
in The District, you’ll probably see Deepak
walking to his office, running on Bayshore,
or relaxing with friends at an outdoor table in
Downtown Tampa!

www.deepaknaidumd.com
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