What is Cosmetic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery is the practice of undergoing an operation or invasive medical procedure that helps improve one’s physical appearance through its procedures, techniques, and principles. Aesthetic appeal, symmetry, and proportion are the primary goals. All areas of the head, neck, and body can be treated by aesthetic surgery.
In contrast, non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers – used to fill crease lines or relax muscles – do not require surgery. Still, there are risks involved.
Risks Involved in Cosmetic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery can be performed on almost any part of the body, but it is not something that should be taken lightly. Often, the results are permanent, so it’s important to make sure you’re making the right decision, to go to the right practitioner, and to be motivated.
Before surgery, a surgeon may refer a patient for counseling if he or she believes there is an underlying problem that cannot be solved by surgery, or if the patient shows signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Why Cosmetic Surgery?
Cosmetic surgery aims to improve a person’s appearance, self-esteem, and self-confidence. The procedure can be performed on any part of the body or face.
Types of Cosmetic Surgery Procedures:
Breast Enhancement: Breast Augmentation or Enlargement, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction
- Breast Augmentation or Enlargement
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure to increase breast size and shape, typically with silicone or saline implants. A cosmetic surgeon believes that the purpose of breast augmentation is to enhance a patient’s natural proportions and to create a more symmetrical, aesthetically pleasing breast profile. - Breast Reduction
Breast reduction can provide relief from physical discomfort while breast augmentation tends to be more about appearance. Reducing breast size can also reduce the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk of the disease. - Mastopexy, or Breast Lift
The procedure involves removing skin and glandular tissue from the breasts and rearranging the remaining tissue to make the breasts appear lifted. - Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia, or an enlargement of the mammary tissue in men, is treated by male breast reduction. Liposuction or scarring may be used, which is typically hidden around the nipple and areola.
How To Choose A Qualified Cosmetic Surgeon?
The most critical decision you’ll have to make when considering breast augmentation is who will perform the procedure. You should ask the cosmetic surgeon how many breast augmentations he or she has performed, and look at many before and after pictures during your consultation so you can gauge the aesthetic style of the surgeon.
Facial Contouring:
Rhinoplasty – Nose Reshaping
What is Rhinoplasty?
A rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, involves reshaping and resizing the nose to bring it into better proportion with the rest of the face. Rhinoplasty can be a rewarding and life-enhancing procedure when performed by a skilled, qualified cosmetic surgeon – patients often notice that their look has improved because the nose now looks true to the nose they wanted as a child.
How Can I Change My Nose?
The goals of nose reshaping are as unique as the patients who choose to undergo the procedure. A cosmetic surgeon can shape the nasal structures, including the bone, cartilage, and skin, in order to achieve one or more of the following:
- Straighten a crooked noseSmooth a prominent bump in the bridge of the nose
- Reduce the length of an over-protruding nasal tip
- Refine the size of a bulbous nasal tip
- Narrow a nose that is too wide for the face
- Reduce the size of a nose that is too large
- Restore symmetry to the nose following injury
- Correct breathing problems by opening up blocked nasal passages
Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon
An experienced cosmetic surgeon is needed for a procedure as complex as rhinoplasty. Select a surgeon who performs rhinoplasty as a significant part of his or her practice and has extensive experience in facial cosmetic surgery.
During a consultation with a potential surgeon, be sure to look at before and after photos of previous patients and ask how many rhinoplasty procedures they have performed. It is important that the results you see look natural for each individual patient, and that you like them-this indicates a surgeon whose aesthetic sensibility aligns with yours.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facelift:
What Is Facelift Surgery?
An effective facelift restores a more youthful appearance by lifting and firming sagging facial tissues. The procedure is often described as rewinding the clock, making a patient look like a younger version of him or herself. A facelift can help a patient not just look younger but also “better” by removing excess, sagging skin, smoothing deep folds, and lifting and tightening the deep facial tissues.
Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon
Surgery for a facelift requires extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, a specialized skill set of surgical techniques, and a highly developed aesthetic eye. Many cosmetic surgeons don’t receive training in facelift surgery in their residency training, so it’s important to do your research before choosing a facelift surgeon.
Neck Contouring
What is Neck Contouring?
It gives the neck and chin a firmer, smoother, more refined appearance. Even if no other changes are made to the face, improving a thick, wrinkled or sagging neck can make one look years younger or even as though he or she has lost weight. By creating a more defined jawline that frames the rest of the face, neck contouring can also help restore balance to facial features.
Lip Enhancement
What is Lip Enhancement?
This procedure involves adding or restoring volume to the lips, as well as smoothing vertical lines around the lips and mouth. Cosmetic surgeons are increasingly using minimally invasive treatments to achieve very natural-looking results that can last up to one year. However, surgical procedures, such as lip implants, remain an option.
Why Should I Consider Lip Enhancement?
- Restore volume to thin or aging lips
- Smooth vertical lip lines
- Improve symmetry between the upper and lower lip
- Refine the shape of thin or flat lips
Types of Facelifts
Mini-Facelift
Patients who exhibit a mild degree of jowling and sagging skin are often good candidates for a mini-facelift. Mini-facelifts can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia; your cosmetic surgeon will advise you on the best method for you.
Standard Facelift
With a standard or “traditional” facelift, moderate to advanced aging around the midface and neck is more effectively addressed. The surgery is more extensive than a mini-facelift, and the recovery period is longer as a result.
Eyelid Lift
What is an Eyelid Lift?
Lifting the eyelids can leave tired-looking, aging eyes looking more youthful and refreshed. With an eyelid lift, the upper and lower eyelids can be tightened, wrinkles smoothed out, puffiness reduced, and other signs of aging can be corrected.
Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon
If you consult with potential cosmetic surgeons, inquire about their training and experience in facial cosmetic surgery. Pay attention to before and after photos of patients who look similar to you, both online and in person. The past work of a cosmetic surgeon is the best indicator of the aesthetic approach he or she takes. You should also ensure that the cosmetic surgeon you choose has performed eyelid surgery on patients from your ethnicity.
Body Contouring:
Tummy Tuck
What is a Tummy Tuck?
By tightening and reshaping the abdominal area, a tummy tuck can help achieve a more aesthetically pleasing, slimmer overall appearance. Your clothing will fit and look better if your midsection is flatter and firmer, and you will feel more confident and comfortable on your body.
It involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess, sagging skin, resulting in a flatter, more toned midsection. A tummy tuck is a popular procedure for both men and women, especially after weight loss or pregnancy when the body has changed dramatically.
How to Choose a Cosmetic Surgeon?
Choosing a cosmetic surgeon to perform your tummy tuck is by far the most important decision you will make. It takes specialized training and experience to perform a tummy tuck successfully. Whenever you meet with a potential cosmetic surgeon, make sure you ask about how often the surgeon performs tummy tucks.
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Resurfacing
Having smooth, clear, and even skin will enhance your appearance. Non-surgical treatments that rejuvenate and renew the skin with minimal downtime are referred to as skin resurfacing.
The purpose of skin resurfacing is to restore a more youthful and beautiful complexion by removing the most damaged outer skin layers, revealing healthier and younger-looking skin beneath, and encouraging the growth of new, healthy skin cells.
Skin Resurfacing Treatments:
Highly-concentrated beams of light energy are used in lasers to improve the appearance, tone, and texture of the skin.
Laser Treatment for Skin Resurfacing
Minimize fine lines or wrinkles
Treat brown spots, redness, or discoloration for a more balanced skin tone
Tighten skin and encourage collagen production
Remove acne or surgical scars
Remove unwanted facial or body hair
BOTOX
Millions of people around the world receive Botulinum type A injections each year to combat wrinkles & rejuvenate their appearance.
What is Botulinum toxin type A?
It is an injectable neurotoxin known as Botulinum toxin type A, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau. The most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. is neurotoxin treatment, which is primarily used to smooth out those wrinkles that form as a result of facial movements such as frowning, squinting, smiling, and other expressions we make on a daily basis. As a result of blocking nerve impulses to the muscles, the treatment relaxes them. You will notice that your expressions will soften and your dynamic wrinkles will be greatly reduced.
Filler Treatments
Injectable Dermal Fillers
Generally speaking, dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to fill in lines and wrinkles, restore lost volume, or enhance facial contours. Each year, more than 1 million men and women opt for this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.
Liposuction:
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat deposits from the body in order to sculpt an improved shape. In addition to removing fat, liposuction is one of the best procedures for helping a patient refine his or her shape. Cosmetic surgeons often use liposuction to refine the results of other procedures, since no other technique is able to provide such detailed changes in body contour as liposuction.
Can I Undergo Liposuction?
A variety of different goals are achieved by men and women who undergo liposuction every year. Some patients want to look attractive in a swimsuit, while others want to find jeans that fit more comfortably. Gynecomastia can often be treated successfully with liposuction in men. Often, cosmetic surgeons use liposuction in conjunction with other procedures to enhance their results.
Tips
Prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery, people should carefully weigh their options.
We have some tips for you:
Check the credentials of your surgeon and choose a reputable one.
Once you have obtained a surgeon’s opinion, make your own decisions, and resist being persuaded to choose an option you did not initially want.
Before you undergo a procedure, make sure you weigh all the pros and cons.
Know the risks and limitations, for example, will this need to be redone in 6 months?
Select the right time by avoiding stressful events like changing jobs, a bereavement, having a baby, or moving house.
Never undergo cosmetic surgery to please or impress others.
Avoid traveling too far for treatment, or if it is necessary to travel, make sure the arrangements are reliable, especially if you plan to undergo surgery abroad.
Make sure you are prepared to change your mind if you make a deposit that is not refundable.
Remember Complications
As doctors say any surgery has risks.
During or soon after surgery, people should seek medical attention if they observe any of the following symptoms:
- Unusual pain
- Visual disturbances
- White skin near an injection site
- Signs of stroke