Cosmetic Suregery

November 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Health and Fitness 

cosmetic suregery is a form of plastic suregery procedure that involves the restoration or modification (enhancement) of physical appearance. Reports claim that nearly 11 million processes were carried out in the US in the year 2006. A rise in the number of operations is also documented among all ethnic and racial groups.

The five most general cosmetic suregery operations in the US include, breast augmentation, nasal suregery , eyelid suregery, liposuction and abdominoplasty. Breast augmentation, more commonly known as breast enlargement, is a popular cosmetic suregery procedure where saline or silicone gel implants or fat grafting is used to improve the size and the appearance of the breast. Apart from this, operations including breast reduction and breast lift are also be used to improve the appearance and the shape of the breast.

A cosmetic suregery procedure known as liposuction can be used to remove the excess fat from parts of the body such as buttocks, neck and thighs. This is also a very popular operation aimed at improving one s physical appearance. The suregical procedure for firming the abdomen, abdominoplasty is done with liposuction as it reduces the extra fat of the abdomen. Cosmetic suregery operations also exist including rhytidectomy (face lift) and chemical peel which are used to remove lines and the signs of aging from one’s face.

These operations give people a opportunity to improve their lives highly. High self-esteem, better emotional health, and improved self-confidence are the direct gains. In addition, the people who underwent cosmetic suregery operations tend to be more outgoing and more attached in social interactions than prior to treatment.

Although these operations are relatively competent, they also carry certain health risks. There can be complication during the process and the patients with diseases related to heart, lungs, and diabetes will have a higher risk. Therefore, the physician (surgeon) should gather the medical history of the patient and should inform the patient regarding the prospective cosmetic suregery complications. Moreover, complications attached to anesthesia, skin infection, skin scarring, bleeding and permanent nerve damage may also arise due to the operation.

Usually, cosmetic suregery operations are highly expensive. The cost may vary from state to state as it is taxed in some states and may also count on the type of operation. The average physician’s fee lies close to $3000 while the total expenditure may cost as much as 1 million dollars.

For many people, cosmetic suregery in operations promise a new beginning to their boring life and appearence. Although there are some risks attached in the operation, it is stated that the gains outbalance the risks.

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