Cosmetic surgery is surgery performed for enhancing the appearance of an individual. Cosmetic surgery is performed on parts of the body that are functioning normally. It is performed just to elevate the aesthetic beauty of that part. Cosmetic surgery aims at giving the desired look to its patient. Cosmetic surgery is elective in nature as it is not compulsory and if not performed won’t cause any health risk to the patient in most cases. There are different kinds of cosmetic surgery performed on different body parts. The most common types are as follows-
- Rhinoplasty– The surgery which is performed to alter the appearance or the shape of the nose for enhancing nasal functionality is known as rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty not only helps people to achieve the desired shape of the nose but also helps people to improve their nasal function after some traumatic injury or illness. Rhinoplasty can be performed in two ways- closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty. In case of closed rhinoplasty surgery is performed within the nostrils which has a limited scope of making changes. Whereas in open rhinoplasty surgery is performed across the tissue, within the nostrils as well as between the nostrils. These incisions hardly leave any scar and heal quite well in a short period of time.
The recovery process includes wearing splints inside and outside of the nose for almost a week after the surgery to protect the cartilage. Patients with spectacles need to refrain from wearing them for at least four to five weeks post-surgery.
- Liposuction– It is a surgery performed to remove the excess body fat which cannot be reduced by means of dieting and exercise. Liposuction is not fit for people with co-morbidities like blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or weak immunity. Anyone who wants to undergo liposuction should at least be within 30% of their ideal body weight, refrain from smoking, and should have skin elasticity and firmness. Liposuction does have some risks which need to be ruled out before surgery. Liposuction can be performed on different body parts. It is majorly used for tummy tucking, breast reduction, buttocks reduction, removing fat from thighs and arms, etc.
- Hair Transplantation– It is a procedure in which the hair is planted in the bald area of the head. It is performed on patients with baldness. Baldness could be due to multiple reasons like diet, stress, illness, hormonal imbalance, medications, etc. The process includes numbing the scalp with local anesthesia followed by making numerous holes in the bald region and then the surgeon places the hair gently in these holes. This is called Follicular Unit Extraction. And another process in which a strip containing hair is stitched in small sections of the bald spot is called Follicular Unit Transplantation. Post-surgery some painkillers and antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the risk of infection. Anti-inflammatory medicines are also prescribed to keep the swelling down.
- Forehead Lift– Facelift also known as a rhytidectomy is a surgery performed to get a younger-looking face. It rectifies the saggy appearance of the cheeks, the loose skins at the jaw lines, creases around the eyes, and deep folds on the cheeks while smiling. Basically, it tightens muscles in the face and removes excess skin to contour the lower face, neck, and jawline. The skin is elevated and the soft tissues and muscles lying beneath the skin are tightened and post that the skin is draped over the newly contoured tissues. Even the extra skin is removed and the skin is either taped or stitched to get the desired result.
- Mammaplasty– It is a surgery performed to reshape and alter the size and look of the breasts. Based on the end goals mammaplasty is of two types- Augmentation mammaplasty and reduction mammaplasty. As the name suggests augmentation mammaplasty is performed to increase the size of the breast on the other hand in reduction mammaplasty the size of the breast is reduced.
- Eyelid Surgery– Eyelid surgery also known as blepharoplasty is performed on patients who either want to enhance their appearance or on patients with some functional issue with their eyelids. This surgery can be performed on either the upper lid or lower lid or both.
- Dermabrasion– Dermabrasion is performed with the help of a specialized instrument that gently removes the top layer of the skin. This paves the way for new skin to grow and hence gives a smoother-looking skin. It is usually performed to treat acne scars, age spots, crow’s feet, lesions on the skin, sun-damaged skin, and wrinkles.
- Lip Augmentation– People who desire to have fuller-looking lips opt for lip augmentation. It is not permanent and needs to be redone every 6-7 months. Dermal fillers are injected to increase the size of the lips.
- Abdominoplasty– It is also known as a tummy tuck. This surgery is performed to improve the shape of the abdomen by removing the excess fat and skin. The tummy tuck is permanent in nature only when the weight is kept under control.
- Breast Lift– This surgery is performed on patients who have saggy breasts or nipples pointing downwards. Breast lift is also known as mastopexy.
Physical appearance boosts the self-confidence of an individual. A lot of cosmetic treatments are available in India. Karnataka offers a good range of treatments at an affordable price. For more details one can consider looking for a Cosmetic surgery in Bangalore, which is one of the best cities in India filled with experienced teams of dermatologists and cosmetologists.
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