Types of Cosmetic Surgery

Nobody is completely happy with their physical appearance. Some wish their nose was more straighter, some want lips like Angelina Jolie, some dream of a thinner waist, and others aspire for a perfect bust line. Many such people learn to live with what they have, but the rest of them opt for a cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgery, also known as plastic surgery, helps you alter the negative aspects of your physical characteristics making you look more presentable and increasing your confidence level. Plastic surgery can be performed on various body parts. Given are some of the methods that are common and very popular.

Rhinoplasty is also known as a nose job. People who want to enhance the shape and size of their nose go for rhinoplasty. People who have a disfigured nose due to an accident or birth defect go for this surgery. People who have nasal or breathing problems also undergo a nose job. The cost of the surgery depends on the severity and complexity of the problem.

Otoplasty is performed to correct disfigured ears. Some people may have disfigured ears due to accidents or birth complexities. Sometimes the structure of the ears causes partial or complete loss of hearing. In such cases, otoplasty provides the perfect solution.

This surgery enhances the appearance of eyes by making them look bright and well-shaped. In this surgery, the eyelids are lifted and given a proper shape so that a patient no longer looks sleepy and tired. This is a good option for people with droopy eyes.

Face lift is performed on people who are unhappy with their sagging facial skin. In this surgery, excessive loose skin is removed from the face through an operation. This surgery also helps you get rid of wrinkles by tightening it. It gives you a younger looking skin. A patient may opt for a brow, neck, or cheek lift.

In tummy tuck surgery, excessive fat from the abdomen is removed. This also helps in tightening and firming the abdomen skin. It makes your abdomen look toned and slimmer. It also helps you reduce weight as excessive fat is also removed.

The overall result is that it makes your belly button extremely attractive. Generally, overweight women go for this surgery who acquire a loose skin after pregnancy.

It is similar to tummy tuck and performed to remove excessive fat and skin from the abdomen. There are various ways to perform liposuction, like laser therapy, mesotherapy, radio frequency, etc., and depending on the condition of a patient, a particular treatment is decided upon. The results of each of the liposuction therapy varies from patient to patient.

Many women are unsatisfied with the shape and size of their breasts. Women who aspire for bigger breasts go for breast implants which enlarges the size of the breasts. Some women have sagging and loose breasts which can be a result of aging or breast feeding.

Such women are suggested to go for breast augmentation that helps them regain the firmness and elasticity. Another type of breast surgery involves reducing the breast size. Excessive skin and fat from the breast is removed in this surgery which reduces the size of your breast. Breast reduction surgery is a popular type of surgery for men after liposuction.

It is increasingly becoming a popular cosmetic surgery as many celebrities, especially men, are opting for it. In this surgery, the bald scalp is replenished with artificial hair. This surgery is also known as hair weaving and is a boon for bald people.

Apart from these, there is laser hair removal, laser skin surfacing, obesity surgery, etc. However, there are various risks associated with all types of surgery procedures. Necrosis, bleeding, scarring, nerve damage, and side effects of anesthesia are some of the common risks attached with any plastic surgery.

Therefore, it is advisable to consult your doctor before going for any cosmetic surgery treatment. It is important to note that, most of the cosmetic surgeries are not covered under insurance, so you will have to shell out from your own pocket and they certainly cost a lot. Hence, think carefully and opt for it only if required.

Disclaimer: This is for informative purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.