Cosmetic Suregery
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 procedures were carried out in the United States in the year 2006. A rise in the number of procedures is also documented among all ethnic and racial groups.
The five most common cosmetic suregery procedures in the United States 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. Besides this, procedures 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 procedure aimed at improving ones physical appearance. Moreover, liposuction is often used with abdominoplasty where the abdomen of an individual is firmed to improve the overall appearance. Cosmetic suregery procedures also exist including rhytidectomy (face lift ) and chemical peel which are used to remove wrinkles and the signs of aging from ones face.
These procedures give individuals a chance to improve their lives significantly. The benefits include high self-esteem, better emotional health and improved self-confidence. In addition, the individuals who underwent cosmetic suregery procedures tend to be more outgoing and more involved in social interactions than prior to treatment.
Although these procedures are relatively effective, they also carry certain health risks. Patients suffering from heart diseases, lung diseases and diabetes have a higher risk of having complications such as stroke, heart attack and blood clots during the process. Therefore, the physician (surgeon) should gather the medical history of the patient and should inform the patient regarding the potential cosmetic suregery complications. Moreover, complications related to anesthesia, skin infection, skin scarring, bleeding and permanent nerve damage may also arise due to the procedure.
Cosmetic suregery procedures also carry a hefty price tag. The price may vary from state to state as it is taxed in some states and may also depend on the type of operation. The average physicians fee lies close to $3000 while the total expenditure may cost as much as 1 million dollars.
Cosmetic suregery promises a new sense of life to many individuals. Although there are some risks involved in the procedure, it is stated that the benefits outweigh the risks.